by larry | Dec 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
No matter what everyone is touting; the path to success is not measured by traditional measures alone; it sure doesn’t present itself within the amount of money one earns, the cars one owns, or the number of homes one has within one’s real estate...
by larry | Dec 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
And Common Core is the culprit: Have you ever looked up the definition of “common” as in Common Core? According to Merriam-Webster, common serves a number of meanings including “occurring and appearing frequently” and “relating the...
by larry | Nov 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here’s the train wreck waiting to happen: On one hand, we have the Common Core curriculum, which has basically translated all learning opportunities into a “ELA / Literacy” by-product; students are asked to read more and write more than ever before....
by larry | Nov 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Within the context of student behavior, I have frequently commented about the “inconvenient truth” of education. When disruptive behavior is deemed “inappropriate” or a “risk to the safety or welfare of others”; we often see harsh...
by larry | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Awareness is the foundation of successful parenting. At Parent Footprint, we are committed to building a community of parents empowered to raise self-aware children who are fully engaged in their own lives. Together, we will change the world!”...
by larry | Oct 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
“I believe your comments are disrespectful to our teachers” said the principal. … Though it may be a hard truth to swallow, most principals work for their teachers and staff, not for the parents and community they serve. This often presents an issue...
