This is one of my favorite topics. I think BOE candidates should address several things about how teachers are prioritized. It might be the second […]
Part 2 BOE Election Primer: Growth vs Achievement?
While I am no fan of the data driven model, if we are forced to use data as the main indicator of school success, then […]
Part 1 BOE Election Primer: What is the job of the board of education?
I want to lay out one basic tenet before addressing a wide range of educational issues. The power of government rests with the people – […]
Introduction: Primer for Upcoming BOE Elections
In Kingsport and other areas, primary elections for the BOE are set to be held. I am going to be writing a series of education […]
Matthew 23
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they […]
The Mighty Men of David
A good friend of mine in Mississippi often reminds me of the Mighty Men of David. While reading a book this evening about the persecuted […]
What can we learn about learning from Steve Jobs?
If today was the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?…Remembering that I’ll be dead […]
What Makes a Great School?
I have been a student, a teacher, and the parent of a student. My family has earned degrees which range from business to education to […]
God’s Wisdom vs Man’s Wisdom
Gonna keep it super simple today. Just a verse which has been on my mind. I Corinthians 3: 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of […]
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Song Sung Blue: A Movie Review
Five stars. Go and stream it. Without giving away too much of the plot, the movie is about the life of two, Neil Diamond cover […]