James O'Brien

the freshest principle in Brooklyn

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

You know, every kid messes up at least once in their life, but why discourage them with expulsion when there are other means of punishment?

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

#lt that's what I want to bring to students across America, the ability to express themselves with education

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

This is what I'm talking about!! Two girls showing off their history and rap skills #creativegeniuses http://t.co/Ando17UCWn

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@David4Disciplin yep, I did teach those students a lesson, BUT I still kept em' as homies so it wouldn't happen again
#MutualRespect4theWin

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@ravDITCHnclb @David4Disciplin I mean fo real, does your school let your kids show off their talents in an educated way #rapbattle #danceoff

[Diane Ravitch @ravDITCHnclb]

@FreshPrincBCAM exactly! These kids end up losing confidence and the desire to learn because the system punishes them for lacking resources

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@David4Disciplin nah man, successful education AND good relationships is what encourages our children to grow into the #sickest people

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@ravDITCHnclb seriously!! I can't tell you how many students I've come across who have AWESOME potential but lack the means to reach success

[Diane Ravitch @ravDITCHnclb]

It is wrong to punish the poorest kids who have no/little access to things that can raise their test scores and grades (I.e. Tutors)

[Diane Ravitch @ravDITCHnclb]

@David4Disciplin even kids w/disabilities? While your students may attend high level universities, your article admits they lack creativity

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@WaveringWaldo love your outlook on education, bro! #truuuu

[James O'Brien @FreshPrincBCAM]

@David4Disciplin whatever man, I've witnessed some sick outcomes all because of a lil friendship and a few rewards here and there #truestory