Earlier this month I wrote about our young friend's efforts to help build schools in Sudan. So far his efforts have raised over $1,000 for the project. Way to go Josiah! Find out how you can help.
What Can I do?
Recently one of our friend's took his son six year-old son, Josiah to hear former NBA star Manute Bol speak about the work he is doing in Sudan. Bol is building schools through Sudan Sunrise. During the Q&A time Josiah, asked a simple question, "What can I do?" Bol suggested Josiah write a letter to … Continue reading What Can I do?
Top 10: Happy 40th Sesame Street
Today's top 10 is in honor of Sesame Street's 40th birthday. As a child we would watch Sesame Street right before watching my dad on the evening news. Sesame Street and later School House Rock contributed greatly to my education. Today's list is a combination of favorites and things I learned from Sesame stree. … Continue reading Top 10: Happy 40th Sesame Street
Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
As an educator one of my biggest frustrations was the unfair enforcement of school rules. I tried to be fair with all of my students regardless of who they were or were not. I have been a supporter of zero-tolerance. However, I think that discretion must also be used when enforcing rules. There are times … Continue reading Zero-Tolerance or Zero Discretion?
Way to Go HSU!
In July, my alma mater Hardin-Simmons University received two well deserved honors. Yes, that is my unbiased opinion. The Chronicle for Higher Education named HSU one of the top ten colleges to work for in the small school division (under 3,000). The results were based upon a nationwide survey of about 41,000 employees on 247 … Continue reading Way to Go HSU!
School House Rock: The Preamble
Like most Gen Xers School House Rock was influential during my elementary years. It was kind of cool to see these cartoons on Saturday mornings. Actually, several of these videos helped me remember things in school.
I Am Not Making This Up
I heard this one on the local news this weekend and I promise I'm not making this up. A recently passed Florida law makes it possible the ashes of alumni to be interred on the 11 state college campuses. Yes, that's right alumi can now have their remains permanently stored on campus. UF is considering … Continue reading I Am Not Making This Up
The Dee Zone 