Author: Thomas
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Flag of the Day – Star-Spangled Banner
Flag of the Day
The War of 1812 began on this day in 1812. To commemorates this event, we are flying “The Star-Spangled Banner” – 15 star, 15 stripe. (more…)
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Never Sent to School
Thank goodness I was never sent to school; it would have rubbed off some of the originality. -
Compulsion Obtains No Hold
Knowledge that is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind. -
Explore the Unknown
“If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the pressures we put on him.” -
Unsatisfactory Foundation
It is our American habit, if we find the foundations of our educational structure unsatisfactory, to add another story or a wing. – John Dewey -
Shot Heard Round the World
Don’t forget what happened the first time they tried to take our guns. “I immediately ordered our Militia to disperse, and not to fire: Immediately said Troops made their appearance and rushed furiously, fired upon, and killed eight of our Party without receiving any Provocation therefor from us.” – Captain Parker
Today is the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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Living is Learning
“Living is learning and when kids are living fully and energetically and happily they are learning a lot, even if we don’t always know what it is.”
