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REFLECTIONS ON A CHILLING WEEKEND, THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL, AND A LOOK FORWARD
I, like many of you, spent a good portion of this past weekend following the events in Charlottesville, Virginia. I recoiled in horror as the images and stories emerged from this little Virginia town invaded by groups of white nationalists. The… Read More ›
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THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL COMES TO A CLOSE
The first week of school is coming to a close in Nashville, and there is a temptation to call it a successful one. If you ignore the delay with the opening at Overton HS and a few other issues, you… Read More ›
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A GOOD FIRST DAY, BUT NOW THE WORK BEGINS.
Yesterday was the first day of school in Nashville and by all accounts things went remarkably smoothly. Well, minus a few construction issues, which we’ll discuss in a few minutes. MNPS teachers, principals, and district administrators all deserve a tip… Read More ›
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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 ›
Dad Gone Wild 