Mental Floss is one of the best magazines published. It's digital reach has also become rather substantial. If you have any nerdy inclination then check it out. Sometimes it has some very teachable videos to use in class. Like this one on idioms. That's the famous writer John Green (Fault in Our Stars, Turtles Down Below, … Continue reading What the Hell is an Idiom? Language Lesson of the Day
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Every Day is a Snow Day at West Forsyth
“Football’s made to be played in all types of weather. I’m not sure what everybody else does, but they’ve got to do what they’ve got to do. But at West Forsyth that’s not the way we roll.” - Coach Adrian Snow, August 30, 2017 in the Winston-Salem Journal. To be a successful high school football coach … Continue reading Every Day is a Snow Day at West Forsyth
Despite the General Assembly, North Carolina Teachers Still Set A “Gold Standard” – First in Nation in NBCT’s
If anyone ever needed to see the dedication that North Carolina’s public school teachers have to their students and their craft, then consider how these two statistics: North Carolina’s Number of Nationally Certified Teachers North Carolina’s Rank for Best & Worst States for Teachers For the first statistic, North Carolina ranks #1 in the nation. … Continue reading Despite the General Assembly, North Carolina Teachers Still Set A “Gold Standard” – First in Nation in NBCT’s
People Before Personalities and Public Over Politics – A Huge Thank You to Sen. Jay Chaudhuri
This past Saturday a rally was held in Raleigh by public school advocates calling on the General Assembly to fix the class size mandate that is quickly threatening the landscape of public education. And one person from the General Assembly who did come to speak with teachers. parents, and supporters was Sen. Jay Chaudhuri. Not … Continue reading People Before Personalities and Public Over Politics – A Huge Thank You to Sen. Jay Chaudhuri
It’s In the Details – Thoughts From A Backseat Coach And Avid West Forsyth Titan Fan
I have not coached an actual high-school game in well over a decade and my feats as a high school athlete get more embellished as years go by, but I have watched enough games at West Forsyth in multiple sports to know that what has produced the successful teams that we have had in Clemmons … Continue reading It’s In the Details – Thoughts From A Backseat Coach And Avid West Forsyth Titan Fan
The Gift of Living in the Present – A Musing With Malcolm
"Thirty-six," he said, looking up at his mother and father. "That's two less than last year." "Darling, you haven't counted Auntie Marge's present, see, it's here under this big one from Mummy and Daddy." "Alright, thirty-seven then," said Dudley, going red in the face. Harry, who could see a huge Dudley tantrum coming on, began … Continue reading The Gift of Living in the Present – A Musing With Malcolm
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
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
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
“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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