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My dad is an elementary school teacher that has really awesome, creative ideas for lessons . For example, he once made his classroom into a pinhole camera to teach his kids about light. Right now his students are gardening in the school courtyard to learn about photosynthesis. However, his lessons are increasingly limited by standardized testing, which frustrates my dad to no end.

Do you feel that standardized testing in schools will limit the potential creativity of lesson plans that teachers will share on your site? Are you interested in using Claco to push for creative, hands-on learning over teaching to the test?

Awesome, thanks so much for the reply! I sent my dad an email recommending he check out your website. Thanks for building what looks like an incredibly useful service for thoughtful teachers like my pops!

Hey Shooter, thanks for doing an AMA. I grew up on old country music but thought all the new stuff was terrible. More recently I've discovered incredible newer country artists like you, Jamey Johnson & Sturgill Simpson. Thanks for keeping the roots alive.

My question: What's it going to take for 'real' country music to be played on the radio?

Is that something you consider within the realm of possibility anymore, or has country radio gotten so out of touch with its roots that its not salvageable at this point?

Thanks for sharing your story Ivan, and good on ya for turning out so well. Are you in contact with your sibling(s), have they turned things around as well as you have? And less serious question - favorite band/musician?