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What do we really know?
Bird Droppings December 6, 2016 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…
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What is the Holy Grail in education?
Bird Droppings December 1, 2016 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…
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Venting a bit on a Tuesday Morning
Bird Droppings November 29, 2016 Venting a bit on a Tuesday Morning I was slack with my daily journaling over the holiday. I have written for two days straight this week. Last night and this morning I read several alarming posts on friend’s pages on Facebook and on internet news sites. I followed links…
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Within the circle of life a new life coming
Bird Droppings November 28, 2016 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…
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A tapestry is made by interconnecting of threads
Bird Droppings November 22, 2016 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…
The daily meanderings of a teacher 