Wichitopekington

Let’s play a game. Ever been to a school board meeting and wondered how they can be more lively? No worries. A reader sent along this gem to The Hall Monitor to help out. There may be a council or county version of this game but we haven’t seen it yet.

Do you get bored at educational-ese school board meetings? Try this.

1. Before (or during) the next meeting, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5″ x 5″ is a good size. Divide the card into columns, five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.
2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
   • No child left behind
   • Test scores
   • Core competencies
   • Communication
   • Standards
   • Multiple exposures
   • Benchmarks
   • Proactive
   • Win-win
   • Think outside the box
   • Action plan
   • Result-driven
   • Assessments
   • Knowledge base
   • At the end of the day
   • Touch base
   • Mindset
   • Differentiated
   • Retention
   • Skills
   • Background knowledge
   • Effective learning
   • Exemplars
   • Implementation
   • Reflection
3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.
4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally you win.

Any number can play.