May 10, 2006

  • Lots of developments. Not for me, but for stuff around me.


    First of all, the pending ruling on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). I think it's a shame. The CAHSEE has been postponed two times now and now will be postponed again if the judge rules the way we initially said he would. We all see how ineffective education is. The test provides the state another way to check that students are ready to actually graduate. I don't know how many times I've been frustrated with a person because they can't seem to figure out my change without their cash register doing the calculation. People often say that a high school diploma isn't worth what it used to be. Maybe it's partially because it's too easy to get a high school diploma! I wonder if anyone has thought about that? I feel for the students that don't test well or haven't passed the test. Really, I do. The test should be an indicator that they need more assistance. Then they should receive that, so that they do earn a diploma that means something. Cuz right now, it seems too easy to get a high school diploma without really earning it. People seem to be able to cheat their way through high school. It would be nice if the the students, parents, teachers, schools, and school districts should really put a stop to that. The state can't check on each and every student to prevent them from cheating. Using tests like the CAHSEE is possible.


    On a less serious note, Rick Adelman lost his job as the coach of the Kings. Yes, he is a successful coach. He brought the Kings to where they are. But, he became a victim of "If you want to keep on getting what you're getting, keep on doing what you're doing." The Kings have made it to the playoffs eight years in a row, but have never won the big one. That then, falls on the head coach. Adelman knows that. It's unfortunate. He's a good coach...but he's not a championship coach. Just like the Kings are a good team, but not a championship team. Another team will love to pick up Adelman. The Kings though, they have to take that next step. Personally, I would've like to see them get a big man first, a center that will crash the boards and hold their own in the paint. The Adelman-coached Kings never had that. Maybe if he had that, we'd be expecting Adelman back next year. Alas, that's a big what if. So where do the Kings go from here? Hopefully, they bring in that championship coach. Although there doesn't seem to be many of those around that are available at the moment. It would be nice to pick up the coach that has won the most championships in the last five years. They would be relevant and they would be proven. Yet even then, they would not be a sure thing. It's a gamble. We know the Maloofs are gamblers. We've see it time and time again. I just hope their luck keeps up. In the meantime, go Monarchs! They are the defending WNBA champions.