33-year old Toby gives EDrenaline Rush 5 Beaks! Some caveats. I only “know” John Meehan from Twitter. I bought my copy of his book, EDrenaline Rush. And I have this hypothesis: Meehan was one of those students who drove his teachers crazy with his energy and creativity. Fortunately, he retained his enthusiasm and love of … Continue reading Ready for an EDrenaline Rush?
Month: May 2020
Can We Only Aim For Equity?
To call Principal Jay Billy a friend, or even a colleague, would be presumptuous. We have only met twice. We connect mostly via Twitter. What I can write is this: I respect Jay Billy immensely. Through his writing and the pictures he posts, he clearly loves children. And at the end of the day, that’s … Continue reading Can We Only Aim For Equity?
How Did NJ Reopen Schools in 1918?
I love history; but, I love it presented in the context of life during a time period. Don't merely give me dates, troops movements, politics. What else was going on? What was happening in Art? Literature? Science? What were kids doing? In essence I want inclusive snapshots of time. Thus, I started this essay with … Continue reading How Did NJ Reopen Schools in 1918?
Did Gov. Cuomo Ask the Right Question?
At his Tuesday news conference, NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo seemed to channel his former, late father-in-law Robert F. Kennedy. One of Robert Kennedy’s beloved quotes reads: And Governor Cuomo asked a “why not” question when he posited this idea about the future of post-pandemic education. "The old model of everybody goes and sits in … Continue reading Did Gov. Cuomo Ask the Right Question?
Academic Grades: Who’s the Audience?
The etymology of words fascinates me. Knowing where words come from allows us to see word evolution over time; or, etymology can provide a richer understanding and definition of a word we take for granted. Such is the case with the word audience. For many people, the word audience means a group of people to … Continue reading Academic Grades: Who’s the Audience?
