Monthly Archives: June 2009
The Importance of Being Earnest: Why Hypocrisy is the greatest danger in Education.
We’ve all heard the line before: “Do as I say, not as I do.” In education, this comes up more often than we realize. How often do we see this scenario: A teacher is covering a lesson with the class … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Michael Jackson’s Thriller
I’m still busy here, but the King of Pop has passed on. Michael Jackson, you will be missed. Here’s Michael’s magnum opus. It can’t be embedded, so follow the link to YouTube and see it there. Rest in peace.
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Bread and Circuses: Reality TV and the Decline and Fall of American Society
“The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now meddles no more and longs eagerly for just two things — bread and circuses!” – Juvenal, 2nd century C.E. The status of a society or civilization is … Continue reading →
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