Category Archives: Education
Options for Head Start-Approved Preschool Building
I will start this post by assuming you already know why city and school leaders are discussing the need for a different building for the preschool, and more specifically Head Start. Tonight the Board of Education and City Council in … Continue reading
Friends of Oak Ridge Schools
A few months ago some concerned parents and grandparents of students in our schools came together for a common purpose, to promote great education for all students. From that we started Friends of Oak Ridge Schools (FORS). We created a … Continue reading
The Last Day
Well, this is the last day to campaign to let voters know about our positions. I have greeted citizens at Lafayette and the Turnpike, near TN Bank on Manhattan and at Willowbrook Elementary. I am taking a short break, writing … Continue reading
Why I Am Running
Over the past month this is the question I have been asked the most, “Why are you running for school board?” There have been some variations, “Why do you want to be on the school board,” “What gripe do you … Continue reading
Digital Technology Will Benefit Students of Lower Income Families
Some citizens in Oak Ridge and some running for Board of Education have questioned the use of digital devices and technology by implying such uses would place an undue burden on the poor. While I can see this argument, I … Continue reading
Seven Keys and Why They Are Important for Student Success
By now most Oak Ridgers with some knowledge of our school system have heard the term “Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness” but exactly what are why? Following are my views on the Seven Keys. The Seven Keys were … Continue reading
Common Core, Oak Ridge Schools and Every Student
Several people have asked candidates for school board their stand on The Common Core. It’s important to know what Common Core is and what it is not. You may find a discussion of that here. Here is how the administrator … Continue reading
Frequent Campaign Updates
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“We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”
The dust has not yet settled from the shoes of Dr. Borchers’ proposed 1:1 device initiative. I certainly do not want to put those shoes back on, not now. Yet we cannot ignore that our children, and those of America, … Continue reading
Seven Things
Donato DiGregorio posted this Washington Post article on an Oak Ridge Facebook group and asked for thoughts. Paige Marshall, a candidate for Oak Ridge Board of Education answered. I admire her response concluding with seven points. I found her post … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 