If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does the tree make a sound? According to George Berkley 1750, who I studied in philosophy 101 at NAU, neither the tree nor the forest
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Thank You, Voters!
Election season has come and gone. No matter which candidate you supported, there is one thing that all of us can celebrate; a break from endless campaign commercials! Another thing that Arizonans can celebrate is the number of bonds and
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Sound the Alarm
Finally, after several attempts, my district’s maintenance and operations budget override passed on election night. Let’s all raise our glasses shall we!! The yes votes tallied 5,018 while the no votes came in at 4,164. Two years ago the MUSD
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The Magic of Educational Support Professionals (ESPs)
This week is American Education Week, with each day dedicated to sub groups that support students on a daily basis. Today we celebrate Education Support Professionals (ESPs), and I would like to celebrate one ESP in particular. For the
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We Shall Not Cease From Exploration: A Plea for Geography Education
Did you know it’s Geography Awareness Week (November 13-19)? Did I just lose your interest because when you hear “geography” you picture a dusty, outdated atlas on your classroom shelf? This is my plea for geography instruction in today’s schools.
Read MoreTrump and Your Local Schools: Radical Reform or Just Talk?
In my prior post, I began to outline the potential impact of President Trump’s still forming education team and agenda. It is critical to remember that as he fills his Cabinet positions and defines his relationship with the Republican-controlled Congress,
Read MoreWhat Does a “President Trump” Mean for Education?
My friends know that two of my major personal and professional interests merged this week, as conversations began about the future of education policy in America after the election. Thus, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about the potential
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Pressures of Teaching: Decreasing Our Effectiveness?
It’s football season! A few weeks ago, I heard someone talking about a kicker who missed an easy field goal and lost the game. You’ve seen this type of situation before, right? The game is nearly over, the team is
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Voting for Education is Not Enough
By the time you read this, it is possible that the election will be decided, and the knotted ball of emotion in my stomach will have blossomed into one form or another of wildly flowing feeling. Most of that will
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Kindergarten: Fully Funding the Foundation
Recently, there have been a few articles regarding the full funding of Kindergarten in the state of Arizona, as seen here and here. Currently the state funds Kindergarten for half a day, while some districts find ways to fund
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