If there is one word that I could say in any class that would make most all of the males at east chuckle, it is “fart.” "Fart." "Fart." There’s a little bit of onomatopoeia in that word. Give or take a trumpet or an air leak. One may “pass gas”, “experience flatulence”, “toot”, “poot”, “break … Continue reading “I Farted” – Musings With Malcolm #5
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The Book of Leviticus and the Opportunity Grants
A recent NC Policy Watch article by Chris Fitzsimon entitled “More taxpayer funding for voucher schools that openly discriminate against LGBT students and parents” offers yet another example of how taxpayer money is being used to fund schools that are allowed to teach any curriculum they choose. Furthermore, many of these schools are religious schools … Continue reading The Book of Leviticus and the Opportunity Grants
Our Kids Ain’t Just STEMS
There is an incredible emphasis on the STEM curriculum in public schools. I fear that because of the limiting of resources and reduction of per-pupil funding by our state government that other subject areas have and will suffer for it. Gov. McCrory has been vocal about creating more emphasis on STEM curriculum. Even in his … Continue reading Our Kids Ain’t Just STEMS
In Defense of The Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Humanities, and All Other Subjects – There’s More to Plants Than STEMs
There is an incredible emphasis on the STEM curriculum approach in our public schools. And I fear that because of the limiting of resources and reduction of per-pupil funding by our state government that other subject areas have and will suffer for it. There is no doubt that having a unique approach to engaging students … Continue reading In Defense of The Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Humanities, and All Other Subjects – There’s More to Plants Than STEMs
What If This Was Your Classroom? Actually It Is.
I have this friend Phil. He's an old college roommate. A father of three, he married his college sweetheart whom I also knew in college. He moved back to North Carolina two years ago and now he gets me to go hiking with him when he can. He's also a pretty good teacher. He just … Continue reading What If This Was Your Classroom? Actually It Is.
What “Pokemon Go” Can Teach Us About Learning – That’s Right, I Went There
I grew up in the 80’s – the decade of synthesized music, bright colored clothes like JAMZ, and movies like Back to The Future and Die Hard. I also lived in a very small town in Georgia, the kind where you knew everyone and possibly were related to nearly everyone. We had cows. We had … Continue reading What “Pokemon Go” Can Teach Us About Learning – That’s Right, I Went There
The Compare and Contrast Paper – EdWeek.org’s Interesting Article
This past week Education Week released an online compare and contrast the candidates on all things education. It is entitled “Compare the Candidates: Where Do Clinton and Trump Stand on Education?” You may find it here - http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/president-candidates-trump-clinton-education.html. When my wife shared this particular link with me, I imagined that I had already known … Continue reading The Compare and Contrast Paper – EdWeek.org’s Interesting Article
Gov. McCrory’s Attitude With Platitude
Pat McCrory’s response to the NBA canceling its visit for the net All-Star game from Charlotte does nothing more than prove the shortsighted nature by which he has governed in this term. It also shows his willingness to play the blame game because HB2 will be the one of major issues that he will be … Continue reading Gov. McCrory’s Attitude With Platitude
How Hillary Clinton Just Changed The Dialogue on Public Education With Sen. Tim Kaine’s Selection As VEEP
The announcement that Hillary Clinton today selected Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate brought public education into the forefront of the presidential election even more. Donald Trump’s recent selection of Gov. Mike Pence solidified his stance that “choice” is the solution for what ails public education. Gov. Pence has been very much in favor … Continue reading How Hillary Clinton Just Changed The Dialogue on Public Education With Sen. Tim Kaine’s Selection As VEEP
Duck Me? No, Duck You! – Musings About Malcolm, Chapter 4
When you become the parent of a child who happens to have Down Syndrome, your mind can fly to a lot of places, especially the future. My wife and I had a prenatal diagnosis of Malcolm’s extra genetic material. It’s quite startling to have this preconceived expectation of what your child will be like instantly … Continue reading Duck Me? No, Duck You! – Musings About Malcolm, Chapter 4
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