Category Archives: Teachers
The Good Campaign for Education
As the general election draws near I ask you to seriously consider what our city has accomplished in our schools and what potential awaits us. We have invested so much of our city, our children, ourselves in public education by … Continue reading
Our Most Valuable Resource: Teachers!
At the recent Chamber of Commerce Board of Education candidate forum this question was asked: “What is the school system’s best resource and it’s most pressing issue?” I was selected to answer that question, gladly. I’ll leave the second half … Continue reading
Two Roads
The Road not Taken (by R. Frost) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it … 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
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
ORHS Schedules and Freshmen Orientation
From ORHS PTSO: To Parents / Guardians of ORHS Students: Schedules for the 2014-2015 school year should be available for viewing on Skyward on Thursday, August 7th at 2:00 pm. Freshman students will receive their schedules when they attend Freshmen … Continue reading
RMS – Opening Skylert 2014
Copied from email sent by RMS. Hello Robertsville students and families! We hope you have had a wonderful summer, and we hope that you are excited about returning to school. We are looking forward to seeing you and to a … Continue reading
Seriously
This is the third and last part of my current series on the value of education. Once again I share an example of a young girl striving for a better life through education in another country. I will call her … Continue reading
Linden PTO Website and Supply Lists
The Parent-Teacher Organization at Linden Elementary has released a new website. One of links available is to school supply lists for this coming school year. Good work parents and teachers of Linden. Hope you have a great year. Website is … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 