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Rich Pope

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Blog Posts

Dad Sews His Son's Butt Shut: I've Given Up On Mankind

These humans are so stupid we could beat them with rocks.

Men Get the Shaft: Being a Male Teacher Isn't Easy

A lot of lip service is paid to male elementary school teachers.

Education

A Teacher's View on Homework

Do you know what the number one reason teachers assign homework?

Family

Fate is Real: A Poem in Reverse

Now read this poem backwards!

Issues

Giant Tree That Shouldn't Be

It looks like someone took a giant eyelash brush and jammed it upright into the ground right off of Mexico road.

Issues

Bullies: Teach Your Kids to Defend Themselves

When I was a kid, I was pretty small for my age. So bullies loved picking on me. One day I got sick of it. So I went to the library and checked out a book called, "Better Boxing for Boys."

J'adoube: Check Out St. Louis Chess Club

St. Louis has been twice named "Chess City of the Year" by the United States Chess Federation.

Education

Dance Revolution: A Male Coach Helps Dance Team Go Big

An O'Fallon dad reflects on the saying 'Students may never remember everything you teach them, but they will always remember how you made them feel.'

Will the Real Unemployment Rate Please Stand Up!

We need leaders who will tell the truth and not try to trick consumers with mental gymnastics and fuzzy math.

Books

Book Review: 'Michael Vey: Prisoner of Cell 25'

Aside from the fantastic plot, the book is full of life lessons that kids all over the country are discovering.

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