Tag: high school
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Blended by Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker – A Book Review
Blended (subtitled Using Disruptive Innovation To Improve Schools) entered my world when a representative from Edmentum recommended to my staff that we read it before going one-to-one. It’s important I provide some background before reviewing this book. My workplace, where I teach English, is rolling out a new initiative this August in which every single…
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From the Beardstown High School Class of 1995
My hometown of Beardstown has a tradition of holding a class reunion each summer at the high school. We operate on five year increments, so this year welcomed the class of 1985, 1990, 1995, etc. The alumni association holds a wonderful banquet at the school, and each graduating class submits a few words to be…
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Please Help Support My Donors Choose Project – “Give Students High Interest Books and They Will Read!”
Hi Friends, As you may know, I’m a high school English teacher in Bloomington, IL, and I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I’ve created a classroom project request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity. I’m asking for donations of any size to help my kids. If you…
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Ring In the Past
Several months ago I realized I had no idea where to find my class ring. (Now keep in mind I’m thirty-five.) At first I didn’t understand why I felt so disappointed that I’d lost it. Frankly, as an eighteen year old, I couldn’t wait to leave high school behind and everything that it entailed, including…
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