Education Reform Central

The political and educational scenes are becoming more hostile every day. It's time for both sides of both issues to stop acting like children - and try a little courtesy instead. ... Read More

Looks like the education agenda of Obama's administration is leaning further left. I thought you might be interested in the latest appointment by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. I learned about it from Family Leader and wanted to share it with you. Quoting from Family Leader: "Kevin Jennings, founder of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has been appointed by Secretary of ... Read More

Peace and Joy! ... Read More

Thanksgiving WishesGeorge Winston - Thanksgiving ... Read More

Teenagers Can Be A Real Handful! Is your teenager giving you problems? Do you find yourself arguing constantly about clothes? curfew? anything? Does your teen grumble about chores? Are they constantly badgering you for a car, or to drive? Is this beginning to look like another school year from Hades? Finally, are you just plain tired of being the parent of a teenager? Well, I may have ... Read More

Teachers With Guns! Here to Stay? History was made in Harrold, Texas on the first day of the new 2008-2009 school year. For the first time anywhere in the USA, teachers are legally authorized to carry concealed weapons INTO school and the story is making the national news. Needless to say, there are very vocal supporters and opponents of this latest step towards ... Read More

Games Parents Play! Dear Readers, As you know, I almost always write my own posts but today I HAVE TO make an exception. A friend sent me a shout on DIGG (you may have heard of DIGG! TeeHee!) I simply HAD TO share this FABULOUS post on parenting! Kudos to Gomestic.com! Go read 10 Games Parents Play With Their Children. I guarantee it is ... Read More

Inspiring Learning Through Play! One of my readers, Coz mo, has some very lucky nephews. They have an uncle who has taken the time to teach them how to build a treehouse during vacation! What a WONDERFUL learning experience for those boys! And they have developed skills they can take with them through their entire lives, as well. What are some of ... Read More

Life-Long Learning & My Hero! I want to wish everyone a Happy & Safe 4th of July! I also want to take this opportunity to thank, and give a pat on the back, to a dear friend! You, my loyal reader, may have noticed that my site disappeared temporarily, then reappeared, then disappeared again. To say I am not technically-savvy would be an understatement! ... Read More

I hope to be back in a couple more days!Wish me luck! Brennan The Kingsland Plan Save Our Schools ... Read More