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Tough Talk for a Kid from the Bronx

Teacher: What country do we live in?
Very enthusiastic little boy: The United States of New York!
Teacher, a few minutes later: Can someone name a state outside of New York?
Very enthusiastic little boy: Brooklyn!

–First grade classroom, the Bronx

  • Posted on March 18, 2007
  • Always Bringing it Back to You!, Brooklyn, Classroom, Elementary & Middle School, History & Geography, Kids, NYC Geography, Only in New York, People, Places, School, Teachers/Professors, The Bronx, Topics, U.S. Geography, Venues
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