Yesterday, citizens across the country voted on who should represent them in Congress and in their state legislatures. The major news out of the elections is that the Republicans now control the United States Congress and Senate, for the last two years of President Barack Obama’s term. Republicans gained at least seven seats for a… Read more »
Imagine your favorite teacher from grade school. Now, imagine that class without your beloved teacher. Would the lessons you learned be the same? Would the memories you cherish remain? They would most definitely have changed. With another World Teachers’ Day (October 5) behind us, it is important to recognize the hard work and dedication… Read more »
Ebola virus, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The other day I sat in the back of a third grade classroom as my colleague gave a presentation on the Dogon people. Most elementary students are overwhelmed and amazed when being exposed to art and artifacts from other cultures and countries. They love the comparisons and similarities… Read more »