Joining School Newspaper Pillows

"Baldo, it's great that you want to draw editorial cartoons for the school paper. But effective cartoons comment on important issues. They are not a forum for your personal agenda."

"Have you been on the moon again, young man?"

'But what is the universe for?'

Thinks he's too cool for school.

"Baldo, you're a very good artist! You should put your talent to use."

'What are the other nonconformists wearing this year?'

'Before we start, I'd like legal representation.'

"I think my mom made me a tofu sandwich."

'I wasn't playing hooky -- I was fleeing the deteriorating public school system.'

"Well, if the test is multiple choice I choose not to take it."

Teacher removes 'School Paper' sign and replaces it with 'School Blog' sign.

'Oh, we don't actually teach math any more ? we found it was too hard on the kids' self-esteem.'

"Do I get to lawyer up before I see the Principal?"

'You got everyfink Bruv? Stink bombs, pea shooter, dead frogs . . .'

'At least you won't have to worry about the rising costs of a college education.'

'Sorry, I can't talk now, Mr. Harris, I'm texting right now! I'll take whatever punishment you want to give me.'

"Grandma, this is now how some schools say obey the rules."

Giggling during the debate didn't cost you the election. The mile coming out of your nose cost you the election.

I will not peek at my phone during parent-teacher conference....

"Timmy, no matter your clothing or counting, school is not prison."

'We should try harder to behave. We're wearing a rut in this floor.'

Violence in schools has increased

'No matter how much historical research was done, Roger, students who lead juntas have to be disciplined.'

"Public opinion appears split between those who support the public school system and those who can afford private schools."

'I know you were elected class president...'

'How's the school board meeting going?'

'Be carfeul! This is a tough school. The debating team has a criminal defence attorney to do the talking for them.'

Pink slime hot dogs.

'Guess which hand.'

Rodney Krebs: Class Valedictorian or G.P.A. whore?

'It's okay, I have a hall pass.'

'I always take my lunch on fish stick day.'

"It's an escape hatch. You know, in case summer doesn't come fast enough."

'We had a contested election for student council and decided to settle it right away.'