Our Archaic and Antiquated School Calendar

I am a firm believer that our current school calendar is a vestige of an agrarian culture; and is nonsensical in today's modern times. I believe a fresh look at the school day is also in order. I heard this interview recently, and the guest, from Duke University, brought up may of the reasons I feel this way. Check out this transcript (or listen to the interview) and I think you will question what we are currently doing in regards to instructional time. Click here for the link.

"Teaching is the hardest job I ever had."

Teaching is HARD work. Take a listen to this two-minute audio essay about the profession of teaching. Just click here for the segment entitled "Thoughts From a Former Teacher as School Year Begins". You'll be glad you did.

Be Awesome

One of the coolest things about the school business is the fact that each year is a fresh start, regardless of whether you are a student, teacher, administrator, or parent. Check out this short video sent from our son, who is a teacher. You can view it by clicking here.