Monthly Archives: August 2014

Children don’t want to work in school anymore – NOT!

It is somehow human nature that we are far more aware of the negatives in our lives, and miss a lot of the positives.  In an odd way, that is probably a good thing – one essential to early human … Continue reading

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Friends Spreading the Word

The buzz begins slowly and eventually gains momentum, as in the hundredth monkey effect. We aren’t calling our friends monkeys in any way (smile), but we would like to thank all those daring enough to question the quality of today’s … Continue reading

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Tom, Michelle, Chris, and Ryan – A teacher’s long-overdue thanks

As a teacher, we cherish those times when years later we run into, or hear from, a child who still remembers you, and tells you something you long ago forgot that meant so much to them.  All teachers treasure such … Continue reading

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Lifting the Curtain Promo Party Launch and Giveaway

We’re so excited!! Lifting the Curtain is encouraging people to openly discuss the issues hindering our urban high school students from reaching their full potential. We’ve met so many friends eager to help us bring this conversation to as many … Continue reading

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Day one of a new blog! :-)

Well, time to join the 21st century and add a blog to all we are doing with our whistleblower book:  Lifting the Curtain:  the disgrace we call urban high school education.  What an amazing few weeks it has been! Both … Continue reading

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