Blogs for May, 2009
In Defense of Technology
There has been a lot of news lately about all the negative effects of technology as it relates to our kids.
I have a confession.
I love technology. It allows me to work anytime I want without regard to time or space. It allows me the ability to know where my kids are and to begin to give them a little freedom to roam and, frankly, in the case of my son, it has allowed ...
Mansfield School Regionalization
Bruce Silva, Superintendent of the Region 19 School District (E.O. Smith H.S.), will be speaking at the League of Women Voters Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00pm at the First Church of Mansfield on Route 195. He will be addressing regional school issues and the formation of the ad hoc K-12 regionalization committee. The meeting is open to the public.
A Mother's Day Blessing
This is a Christian, Trinitarian-based blessing... I looked around for something a bit more ecumenical, but couldn't find anything not too cheesy... so take this for what it is --- a blessing for all mothers everywhere, who have both the most challenging and rewarding job on the planet! (And if any of you have blessing from other traditions, I would love for you to post them in the comments!)
Most Gracious Heavenly Father,
We thank ...
Middle School Confessions
Middle School Confessions
Middle School Confessions is an HBO documentary that takes a look at the lives of young people, as well as the efforts of parents, teachers, and school officials as they help kids navigate through the transitional years of middle school. This show features candid interviews with 11 to 14 year old students covering topics of drinking, sex, depression, school failure and harassment.
Often our initial reaction is "not our kids," but the ...
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