November 5, 2009
Remember, remember the fifth of November The gunpowder treason and plot, I know of no reason Why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. – Commemorating Guy Fawkes I have two simple questions to pose today. How many students in high school know who Guy Fawkes was? How many only know because of a graphic [...]
November 4, 2009
A major problem in education is poor communication between the various interested parties. What role are parents expected to play? How should financial supporters influence the process? What responsibilities are left to students? Which objectives do teachers give priority? What are the responsibilities of school administrators? Now here’s the thing… if we ran our companies [...]
October 28, 2009
Does anyone else have those days when nothing seems to get done? Well I have those days often. Maybe it’s just the nature of teaching children (and yes, I am including seniors in high school in that children category) and maybe there is something more insidious going on. Take today for example: I had to [...]