Turning The Ship: The Voyage To Becoming A Great Teacher

Dominga recently left a comment on the blog: I have a rough 5th grade class. most of them are hol overs and have behavioral problmes. There is too much attitudes(girls) there is no self control and self dicipline (two boys) what should I do. I’ve called parentsand it works for two days. I,ve take nots … Read more

One of THOSE Days

This may well be the first time I have written about my teaching life without really setting out a solution or providing much helpful information. Let me know what you think. Last Friday, the other band director I work with had a mild stroke. He is recovering and is at home resting now. The doctors … Read more

Redeeming The Cesspools Of Public Education

This is the first time I’ve heard about this and thought it interesting to pass along. According to Mike in Texas, there was a school in Denmark (isn’t it always in Denmark?) where the students have an end of the year tradition of stripping for the faculty. This fact is not the concern or the … Read more