Let us praise great high school coaches. If you teach long enough in the public schools, you will be fortunate enough to come across some great individuals who coach sports teams all the while teaching these very players lessons of life and success even in the wake of defeat. And I want to praise … Continue reading Let Us Praise Great High School Coaches
Month: December 2017
The Myth of “Personalized Instruction” in North Carolina – Invest in PEOPLE
“At DPI, we want to transform our education system to one that uses 21st century best practices so students and educators have access to unique learning experiences personalized for their individual needs and aspirations.” – Mark Johnson from “North Carolina Public Schools Accelerating into 2018” in EdNC.org (https://www.ednc.org/2017/12/20/north-carolina-public-schools-accelerating-2018/). The term “personalized learning” has become a … Continue reading The Myth of “Personalized Instruction” in North Carolina – Invest in PEOPLE
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A Meaningful and Valuable Part of Our School Culture – The Titan Cheerleading Squad
Malcolm and I have been to many West Forsyth football and basketball games - home and away. Most children with Down Syndrome are highly visual learners. Malcolm is no exception. He looks for familiar people and sights. It gives him his bearings and helps with social equilibrium. Malcolm knows the way to West Forsyth. He … Continue reading A Meaningful and Valuable Part of Our School Culture – The Titan Cheerleading Squad
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The Top 10 Public Education Issues From 2017 That Need Our Attention In 2018
Like every other year, 2017 has been a rather contentious, perplexing, and frustrating year for public school advocates. There is simply a lot working against us. However, that only means that we keep fighting for public schools. For the calendar year of 2017, Caffeinated Rage had over 75,000 hits and over 200 new posts most … Continue reading The Top 10 Public Education Issues From 2017 That Need Our Attention In 2018
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A Convenient Lie, Or Rather The NCGA’s Deliberate Distortion of the Truth
Remember when Sen. Chad Barefoot said this in February of 2017 concerning House Bill 13? “For years, the General Assembly has been sending tens of millions of dollars to districts for new classroom teachers for the purpose of lowering classroom sizes,” he said. “The question we keep asking over and over again is, ‘What did … Continue reading A Convenient Lie, Or Rather The NCGA’s Deliberate Distortion of the Truth
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Humankind Is Our Business
The clock literally just stuck midnight; therefore, this is now a Christmas post. The last couple of days has been witness to the getting and spending we as consumers seem to place value upon in this "holiday" season. Maybe Wordsworth said it best in his sonnet whose first line bears the title: The world is … Continue reading Humankind Is Our Business
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My New Year’s Resolution – Be More Like Coach Murph
It is always nice to be reminded that the most important things in life don't get measured by a grade or some sort of report. In fact, the most important things are immeasurable. We needed this article today in the Winston-Salem Journal about Coach Murph. In our last minute rush to buy gifts and "prepare" … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution – Be More Like Coach Murph
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“Village of Champions” – Clemmons, NC Needs One More Sign
It is not uncommon to drive through a town or municipality and observe under a "city limit" sign a nod to a local public high school's (or schools') accomplishment in winning a state championship. It is a sign of pride. It is a way of honoring schools and the students. It also shows that the … Continue reading “Village of Champions” – Clemmons, NC Needs One More Sign
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Bedford Falls High School – A Foundation For “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Bedford Falls, NY could be almost any small town if you didn’t qualify weather and the appearance of book-carrying angels as criteria. The setting for the movie It’s a Wonderful Life supposedly is fashioned in a striking fashion after Seneca Falls, NY and plays host to one of the best stories of the holiday season to grace … Continue reading Bedford Falls High School – A Foundation For “It’s A Wonderful Life”
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Not Ready to Lead: Mark Johnson’s Empty List of Accomplishments
After almost one full year in office, Mark Johnson has shown that he is not ready to be a leader. In fact, he seems rather satisfied with going around in circles. The State Superintendent's most recent op-ed on EdNC.org entitled “North Carolina Public Schools: Accelerating into 2018” is simply a long extended comparison between the … Continue reading Not Ready to Lead: Mark Johnson’s Empty List of Accomplishments
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