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June 19th, 2021Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher’s Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto
May 23rd, 2021
Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher’s Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto explains how the “Germain” system of schooling adopted in the US was designed to produce docile factory workers and not original thinkers. As you read this important book reflect on how your schooling and the current schools in your community use the weapons of mass instruction John describes.
Read entire post...Starting a Business While In School? Here Are Five Tips To Help Your Business Run Smoothly by Craig Middleton
May 16th, 2021
Starting a Business While In School? Here Are Five Tips To Help Your Business Run Smoothly by Craig Middleton offers advice for students or anyone else who wants to have a business of their own. Share with entrepreneurial students and adults you know. Thanks, Craig.
Be Excellent On Purpose: Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership by Sanée Bell
May 6th, 2021
Be Excellent On Purpose: Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership by Sanée Bell shares her experience and vision as a school leader. As someone who has taught leadership for aspiring principals, I find her advice to be totally on the money. This would be an excellent book for any school leadership course. It’s also good reading for teachers who don’t aspire to the principalship, but who nonetheless lead in their own way.
Read entire post...Making Homeschool PE Class Fun by Craig Middleton
May 2nd, 2021
Making Homeschool PE Class Fun by Craig Middleton offers ideas for parents who homeschool their children by choice. His suggestions are also good for parents who want to add exercise options beyond what their kids get at school. His advice on nutrition is also good for all parents. Remember, all parents are teachers weather they homeschool or not.
