Author Archives
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
The first day of school is akin to the first day of baseball season – hope springs eternal. It is a day filled with promise and anticipation. It is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and lay the groundwork… Read More ›
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WHERE DO I START?
Where do I start? That seems to be the question I face every Monday and Friday when I typically write new blog entries. It seems like there is a never ending flood of issues and sorting through and figuring out… Read More ›
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OF DISTRICT AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EXITS
Monday’s installment had a couple of items that I think require some expanding upon. I gave you a little bit of a peek into what is going on but upon reflection, I think we need to fully open the window…. Read More ›
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A HEAVY HEART, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, AND POLL RESULTS
There are times in life when events conspire to make words inadequate. This past weekend such an event occurred when Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and her husband Bruce lost their only child to an overdose. It is impossible to even… Read More ›
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SUMMER COMING TO AN END
Only 2 more weekends until school starts here in Nashville. I just don’t know where the time goes. Before we get rolling I do need to clarify a point from a previous post. I mentioned that MNPS’s EL coaches were… Read More ›
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A TEACHER SPEAKS OUT ON INTEGRATION
Time now for another guest blogger post. I must reiterate that I consider myself blessed and am honored that professional educators feel comfortable using this blog as a forum to share their thoughts and perceptions. Thank you Mary Jo Cramb…. Read More ›
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TWO WEEKS TILL SCHOOL STARTS
Summer in Nashville is quickly winding down. This time next week, teachers report and then the week after that its full on with students reporting. Things are going to be interesting this year because it’ll be the first time in… Read More ›
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CHATT TOWN, BIG EASY TRIPS AND WHAT’S THAT STAND FOR?
I must apologize for this this installment being late. Dad had to take a catering gig yesterday that translated to a 5:30 AM to 2pm work day and a new appreciation for people who work in the service industry on… Read More ›
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A PARTNER ZONE, ECLIPSE-GATE2017, AND A RECAP
Happy Monday to you. Hope your week-end was half as good as mine. I have to admit to being thrilled with the number of poll responses we got this week-end. Some of you really brought out the creativity when responding… Read More ›
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A COMMENT WORTH HIGHLIGHTING
I’m the guy who writes the blog but sometimes the comments are better than anything I’ve written. Sometimes the comments reek of such authenticity that you have to push back form the computer and reflect. When I get those kinds… Read More ›
Dad Gone Wild 