Tag Archives: Education

Whew!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Wayne

Friends, It is difficult to blog when I am asleep. And when I was awake, I was either moving, hurting, tweeting, or Studying Russian. THAT language is a ‘bear.’ Every time I think I am close to ‘getting it,’ THE … Continue reading →

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Now the glass ceiling is against men.

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Wayne

Friends, Time reports that women in 1972 were 43% of college students. And that education is the way for women to get ahead of men. Well, now the men are 43% of college students. Shouldn’t equality be closer to 50%? … Continue reading →

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Liberal School assaults kids during slave reenactment.

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Wayne

I have seen some crazy stories, but this is one of the craziest. Slavery reenactment for junior high students. The program claims they do not have enough money to prepare the children before, or debrief them afterwards. Even if you … Continue reading →

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Bob Buckley takes a look at Khan Academy

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Wayne

Wow. I did not know teachers earned $4 million a year for teaching English. Did you? Well take a look with Bob Buckley as he looks at the Khan Academy and a school in South Korea. Enjoy. Wayne

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Teacher: a Letter to My Union Leader

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Wayne

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Randi, Dennis, I have a B.S. in Biology from UCLA and have a M.S. from Texas A&M University. I decided to go into public school teaching to share my love of science with…

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Any Antoinette Tuffs Left in Philadelphia Schools?

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Wayne

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
The story of Antoinette Tuff is a testament to the courage, the kindness, the decency, and the heart of a young woman who worked as a bookkeeper in an elementary school in Georgia.…

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Why does Extinction matter?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Wayne

Well?  Does Evolution matter? Why does it matter? Before we look at why Extinction matters, let us look at Evolution. And before Evolution, let us examine things that we do know matter.  Take the Stock Market.  If we lose faith … Continue reading →

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Dr. Coyne gets religious pushback

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Wayne

The good Professor got juvenile inquiry.  Honestly?  I am surprised. I am glad that he met students who challenged him. I am one of those learners who just does not like to be told, “Because, that is what the book … Continue reading →

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