Truth Will Out – The Reality of Fake News and The Need To Support Public Schools

“Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. “ - George Orwell “…, and the truth will set you free.” – Jesus, John 8:32 “This above all: to thine own self be true.” - Polonius, Hamlet, I, iii In a society that … Continue reading Truth Will Out – The Reality of Fake News and The Need To Support Public Schools

Aaron Burr Slays Another Politician and Lincoln Tweeted About It

Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton. Aaron Burr has now slayed Mike Pence. After a performance of the musical Hamilton in New York, the man playing the role of Aaron Burr addressed a now-famous politician who was in the crowd – VP-Elect Mike Pence. It was astounding. The actor, Brandon Victor Dunn, is an African-American man … Continue reading Aaron Burr Slays Another Politician and Lincoln Tweeted About It

“Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be.” – What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Education Reform

400 years since he died. Four centuries. Multiple generations. New countries discovered. And we still read his work and revere it as a mirror of human nature. There is a bit of a revival taking place in some schools involving Shakespeare. The Common Core asks that student in each grade level come engage with Shakespeare … Continue reading “Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be.” – What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Education Reform