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OF HOT MESSES AND POLL QUESTIONS
It’s Friday and that means it’s time for an update and another round of poll questions. So buckle up because we have a lot of ground to cover before we get to the reader participation portion of the program. To… Read More ›
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RECAPPING AND FORWARD LOOKS.
I hope everybody had themselves a wonderful weekend. The summer in Nashville is rapidly approaching its conclusion. Teachers report back in about 3 weeks, with kids reporting the following week. This year school starts on a Monday, August 7th, with… Read More ›
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CATCHING UP AFTER THE HOLIDAY
We are bbbbaaaaacccckkkk!!! Now it’s time to climb back in the saddle and get after things again. Before we get into news and polls, I just want to comment on what a wonderful summer trip we experienced. DGW and family… Read More ›
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
It is my hope that you have had a wonderful extended holiday weekend. It has been very good to the Weber’s. We went from the country to the wilds of NYC and back. We reconnected with family and realized how… Read More ›
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OF ESSA PLANS, INCONSISTENCIES, AND OF COURSE POLL QUESTIONS
I know this is late, and probably not as in depth as I would like it to be, but that’s what happens when you are on vacation. To complicate matters further, I’m in the heart of the Pocono’s where WiFi… Read More ›
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GOING TO THE SOURCE, A TEACHER’S THOUGHTS ON TEACHER RETENTION.
On occasion I have been blessed to have others willing to share their thoughts and experiences with me. As often as permissible I am honored to share these thoughts and experiences with you. It’s no secret that I have grave… Read More ›
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REVIEW OF MNPS NEXT AND A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD.
It was the week before vacation and all through the house people were scrambling to make arrangements for the morning departure. That’s right the Dad Gone Wild crew is hitting the highway and heading north to visit family in Pennsylvania…. Read More ›
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WORDS ON MNPS NEXT AND SOME QUESTIONS
June seems to be speeding by like a runaway train. It’s interesting how busy things can be even when students are not in the buildings. As I write today’s post I’m listening to The King and I – Faith Evans… Read More ›
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TENNESSEE EDUCATION VOICES: Wendy Tucker
I started this series of interviews in order to get a better understanding of the people who shape education in Tennessee. In order to get a robust picture, it is important to talk with people with disparate views from my… Read More ›
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MONDAY RECAP 6/19
I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day. We took a trip to Burgess Falls for a breathtaking hike. The falls were spectacular. We followed the hike with a Father’s Day brunch on the square in Cookeville at a place… Read More ›
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