Knowledge empowers students
Arnetta Kroger describes her high school social issues class as “an opportunity to empower students, expose them to real world issues that… more »
Another 5 years
Julie Stremel left an executive level job in business after twenty five years to teach high school math because she wanted to… more »
Who you want to be
My friend, Joy Hood, former teacher, principal and coach told me about the first time she had to fire someone… more »
Carpe diem
All the people I see who usually spend each day in a school building have a look of release on their… more »
Criticize and Act
“Criticism is necessary and useful; it is often indispensable; but it can never take the place of action, or be… more »
Hold onto your ideals
“If a man does not have an ideal and try to live up to it, then he becomes a mean,… more »
Historical Call for Neighborhood Schools
City streets are unsatisfactory playgrounds for children because of the danger, because most good games are against the law, because… more »
In Appreciation
In appreciation for everyone who worked every day in a school building this year…..custodians, facilities managers, security, lunch ‘ladies,’ secretaries, bookkeepers,… more »
Summer time to think
“Even if there is only one possible unified theory, it is just a set of rules and equation.s What is… more »
Try all the way
For whatever summer plans you have…… “If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. This… more »
Change of Mind
Evan Young, an 18-year-old graduating senior at Longmont’s Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School, Valedictorian of his class with a… more »
Wits End/Faith
A great teacher wrote me, “I’m at my wits end.” I couldn’t get that out of my mind. What would… more »
Reach Across the Impossible
“There’s no use in trying,” she said: “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said… more »