Learning is Fundamental
We visited a college and an elementary school in one morning, and the elementary school was marginally more fun because there were seven live meat goats there.*
I spoke at a freshman-level political science class St. Edwards University, the private hamlet of higher learning down on South Congress. The professor gave me fifty minutes (which is 48 and a half minutes longer than one of my typical television stories). EGAD!
I brought a few stories from the whirlwind final weekend of the 80th legislative session to show. The student reactions to Craddick's failure to recognize members were interesting -- there was always audible reaction when they saw/heard Craddick say "You are not recognized for that motion", and even more so when they saw parliamentarian Terry Keel feed Craddick lines to repeat. I'm just excited that 18 year olds found the Texas House somewhat engaging.
*About the goats. Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples had a dog-and-pony goat-and-chicken show at an East Austin Elementary school that's the beneficiary of an Ag Dept grant. The kids were awesome -- the chicks and goats were even better! Who knew? Seven meat goats in the middle of far East Austin.
Comments
I was in the class at St.Edward's and I would just like to thank you for coming to talk with us. It was very interesting (and more than just somewhat engaging). Thanks again.
Posted by: Sarah | November 15, 2007 11:40 AM