The Voice of the Active Learner.
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Two Full-Time Jobs is Two Too Many.
For the last month or so, I have been largely absent from this blog (sure I’ve posted the occassional video that interested me or made me laugh until I nearly wet myself). I’ve gotten a few emails...
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Summer is a Waste of Time.
I’ve been working in schools for so long, I can’t even remember what drew me to this lifestyle. I know it wasn’t the money (is there anyone who became a teacher for the money?). Truth be told, there...
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Do Educators Have a Boss?
I’m confused. Who do we see as our boss? The department head? The principal? The superintendent? The school board? The community? Government? Who? Some may say students, but we don’t really answer to...
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This makes me laugh. Sometimes, it’s nice to see things from a child’s perspective.
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If You Facebook or Twitter, Please Be Reminded Other People Can Also Read.
Since I began my long and illustrious career in education, I’ve noticed a couple of subtle changes. First, kids look a whole lot younger now than they did eighteen years ago. Back in the day, seniors...
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Bad Grade. Bad Dad. Bad Deal.
Here is the deal. Raising a teenager (preteen… criminal… whatever) is a lot of work. Being employed in the same school building as the above mentioned teenager/nut job is fun. And a complete total...
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When Teachers Strike, Everybody is Out.
I think teacher unions can serve an important role in the education of students. I also support their right to strike under extreme circumstances. I also believe that when they do strike, everyone...
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This Will Make Every Teacher Very Happy.
Last week I had a good day because I only worked half of it. At lunch time, I snuck out (and before you tell on me… I filled out the proper paperwork). I have to sneak out. If not 197 people stop me....
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The Scariest Feeling You Can Experience in School.
Working in a school is more fun than a real job. But there are times that can be unsettling. 1.) The sad day that is July 5, when you realize summer is almost over (downhill from there). 2.) The...
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The Gangs Are Coming. They Are Just Running a Little Behind Schedule.
When I first started teaching, one of the big issues was gangs. I can remember sitting through presentations that taught us what to look for. Behaviors. Colors. Symbols. And the always scary...
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Buddy the Dog Eats Better Than You.
The woman whom I’m related to by marriage just made vegetarian treats for Buddy the Dog. I was given strict orders to take them out of the oven in 15 minutes. And then wait another 15 minutes to give...
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Our Presidential Candidates Learned Nothing in Kindergarten.
Last night, our country sat through the second of three Presidential Debates (it was like detention for America). Just my opinion (it’s my blog after all), President Obama and Mr. Romney acted like...
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Do You Know What Your Kids are Tweeting and Texting?
I get it, I’m old. Keith Richards has better hearing than me (that would be a Rolling Stones guitar player reference kids). My eye site gets worse by the day. I wear contacts, but also need glasses to...
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Parenting.
It’s the constant struggle between making your child’s life easier and your life more complicated.
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Searching for Sanity? Turn Off Your Technology.
It is my hope that through this blog someone at some point actually learns something. I know it’s not likely, but hope is all I’ve got. Many times, I know the advice I’m giving is directed squarely at...
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Leave My Time Alone.
It happens twice a year. I’m not sure why, but my neverending confidence in the government tells me they must have a good reason to totally uproot my schedule. The time change means I wake up 4 hours...
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Apple Has What You Need. Even Before You Know It.
The Evil Spawn gets my technology hand me downs. This is good for both of us. She gets something new and I get something brand-new. She is generally very appreciative but she would prefer the newest...
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