In Praise of Career and Technical Schools
An open letter to our local career and technical school, as well as all of our students who attend them:…
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An open letter to our local career and technical school, as well as all of our students who attend them:…
Continue ReadingI’m reaching the age where friends are becoming empty nesters. I see their heartfelt posts about leaving their youngest child…
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Continue ReadingLooking at my 13-year-old in the car today, I saw what’s become the norm lately. Blonde, alpaca-like hair hanging in…
Continue ReadingI taught middle school during COVID . . . sounds scary, I know. Much of the year was online, and…
Continue ReadingIn middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…
Continue ReadingIt's a typical early morning for me. I am at home doing home stuff, the kids are off to school,…
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