Celebrations
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National Library Week
Public libraries have been around since Benjamin Franklin donated over a hundred books to the town of Franklin, MA, about forty minutes away from me. I grew up around libraries, even worked in one, studied in many, and built my classroom library through constant scrounging as well as donations from families. One of my earliest Continue reading
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Women in History at Three Percent
In December, 2013, Time published a list of the 100 most significant figures in history. Number one is Jesus, number thirty-six is George W. Bush, and number 100 is John Locke. And the women? Only three names place among the hundred. Number 13 is Elizabeth I. Queen Victoria ranks 16. Joan of Arc comes in at Continue reading
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Gifts to Self
Are you a teacher or parent scrambling to make the most of every second before the holiday break? Have you had enough of malls and stores? Sounds like you need an Education Spring-style restorative gift. Two kindred blogs, Musing off the Mat and Jenny’s Lark, inspired me to adapt their idea. Relax comfortably. Allow your mind Continue reading
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Educating Silantoi
I face the sun, which we share. It warms the familiar brown envelope in my hands, which contains news of Silantoi, who lives half a world away. A small photo shows her beautiful, round face beaming a huge smile. Not only is she taller, but her posture conveys confidence. A friend peeps over her shoulder Continue reading
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HONK! It to The World
What issues in our world fill you with passion? Perhaps you’re working to gain freedom for the children in Tibet. Maybe fracking issues make you crazy or you are a member of Veterans for Peace. Or your focus might be more local, like saving a silver maple forest in a cherished reservation. Do you care Continue reading
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