Bird Droppings December 9, 2015 What do we really know? “Teachers are one of the most important resources a nation has for providing the skills, values and knowledge that prepare young people for productive citizenship – but more than this, to give sanctuary to their dreams and aspirations for a future of hope, dignity and…

Bird Droppings December 4, 2015 Do more than belonging It has been quite a while since I was unable to walk out first thing in the morning whether weather or being lazy it was not a good morning to venture out and I think the dog knew it as well and slept in. A semester…

Bird Droppings December 3, 2015 Can we find answers outside our windows? It is a colder today than weather we have had and on the news again that is too frequently, another shooting. We can argue gun control but it would be meaningless. This morning while watching the news my wife mentioned that she has…

Bird Droppings December 2, 2015 Can you give it one more try? “You win some, you lose some, and some get rained out, but you gotta suit up for them all.” Satchel Paige often attributed to J. Askenberg Teachers at my school judge seasons by testing season not weather. I am sitting here this morning…

Bird Droppings December 1, 2015 What is the Holy Grail in education? Teachers in Georgia High Schools on block schedule are scrambling this time of year getting ready for the semester End of Course milestones. Basically teachers have been told by administrators to prepare for the tests. Teachers are encouraged to be proactive and practice…

Bird Droppings November 30, 2015 Within the circle of life a new life coming Resurrection By Susan Thomas Underwood The universe is energy in constant motion. There are ebbs and flows; Outcomes and income, And change…… Always change. The physical world reflects this motion In the cycles of life, There is spring and fall, winter…

Bird Droppings November 27, 2015 “Teach to where the learning will be not to where it is” I had a relaxing week with family and sort of got my thoughts together as the days went by. Somewhere as the rain dissipated and we had a few days of sunshine even though the temperatures were below…

Bird Droppings November 25, 2015 A tapestry is made by interconnecting of threads All through history weaving has been a critical aspect of civilization. Weaving cloth for clothes and blankets in order to survive and soon after weaving for art sake. “For certain fortunate people there is something that transcends all classifications of behavior, and…

Bird Droppings November 24, 2015 Trying to understand giving thanks, war and teaching I had a difficult time sleeping due to some sinus issues I have generally associated with the dry heat from our gas furnace. When I got up and started to walk around and downed a large mug of mate and black tea…