Gun Control and Schools

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Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash I’m having a hard time putting into words my feelings over the past couple of days. I work in education but I’m also a parent. I worry about the kids and teachers whom I work with but I also worry about sending my...

On the Uvalde Tragedy

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27 school shootings have taken place so far in 2022. https://www.npr.org/2022/05/24/1101050970/2022-school-shootings-so-far What we know about the terrorist attack in Uvalde, TX on May 24, 2022: At least 21 dead; 19 students and 2 adultsUvalde is “the kind of...

Assorted Links for Friday, 20 May 2022

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Photo by Colton Sturgeon on Unsplash R.I.P. Vangelis: The Composer Who Created the Future Noir Soundtrack for Blade Runner Dies at 79David Letterman hosted the Late Show for the last time seven years ago todayPanic Over SEL Is Unfounded. Here’s Why.Reducing Stress...

Stress Reliever: Dirty Dancing with the Muppet Theme

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Feeling overwhelmed as the end of the school year approaches? I prescribe this video to bring you some smiles. The final dance in Dirty Dancing, but they’re dancing to The Muppet Show theme tune. pic.twitter.com/ldfjmm5JoQ — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) May 17, 2022...

Colorado Teacher Reaches New Heights

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Colorado chemistry teacher Eddie Taylor has something new to add to his resume: He’s reached the peak of Mt. Everest. And he did it with the first team of Black climbers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eddie Taylor (@alldayeddie) While other Black...