Prevent an Orwellian future by banishing book bans
Though all books provide value to society, few impact the public consciousness like George Orwell’s “1984,” which turns 75 years old this month. Published in […]
Learning
Clip digital umbilical cords to improve child growth, learning
A new issue is sweeping through the halls of America’s schools. A new social media trend, vaping, or any other headline-grabbing calamity can’t be blamed. […]
Daughter starting Kindergarten spurs introspection
Another school year is upon us. As an educator, I always feel a mix of anticipation and apprehension this time of year. I’m excited to […]
Diss. Done: Doctoral Degree Earned
My handwriting is notoriously bad. I have penmanship that causes people to say things like, “With those scribbles, you should have been a doctor.” Now […]
ChatGPT, other AI tools aren’t harbingers of education’s demise
It’s all over the news, and it’s sparking concerns in classrooms across the country. It’s artificial intelligence (AI), and people seem to be overreacting. Currently […]
All But Done: Doctoral journey enters new phase
I’m all but done. As promised, the end of May marked the completion of my doctoral coursework. This puts me within spitting distance of completing […]
Reflections on learning with end of PhD coursework in sight
By the end of May, I hopefully will have completed my doctoral coursework and be ready to tackle the dissertation process as I continue to […]
State Fair showcases Kansas while offering opportunities to learn, eat
There’s only one place where in one day you can watch a chicken get a bath, see calves being born, ride a train, race down […]
Losing lockers in schools
It’s August. That means schools across the country are soon going to be starting back up for another academic year. One staple of the high […]
2nd master’s degree earned
Judging by social media, college graduations took place last weekend, and that means I too am a 2018 graduate, as I completed my second master’s […]
Podcasts: What I’m Listening To
Everyone loves a good story. Our bodies even react favorably to good stories. It doesn’t matter if you read it, watch it or hear it, […]
Career Technical Education impacts learning
Here at Sterling High School, we are heavily involved in Career Technical Education, also known as CTE. Essentially, CTE is a learning structure that prepares students […]
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