One-room schools existed throughout America in its early days and still are in operation in a few rural areas.  I attended one of these during my first four years of schooling and have fond memories of teachers and friends.  I thought it fun to discuss these schools in conjunction with “back-to-school” theme week.
This type of education runs deep in my family, since my sister, brothers and I attended a one-room school, as did my parents and grandparents.  My mom and her mother were teachers in one-room schools, along with many of Mother’s cousins.  My paternal great grandmother also was a …read more

On Tuesday, September 8, the first day of school for many students, President Obama plans to address the nation’s school children, piping his speech from the White House  into all schools (that have the technical ability).  This has raised a furor among many parents.
They are wondering if it’s truly education or is it mind control of our youth?  Some claim it’s an opportunity to start molding young minds with Obama’s socialist agenda.  Obama spokesmen says it’s purely an educational event, with the President talking about the value of an education.
Parents have expressed the desire, if their children’s school views the speech, …read more

Back when we were in middle school and high school we had traditional scheduling – which meant 6 classes a day (M-F) which were about 50 minutes each in length plus lunch. Where my son goes to school they have block scheduling where you have an “A” day schedule of 4-5 classes that are longer than an hour each and a “B” day schedule also with 4-5 class periods.
My son regularly comes home without homework. When I question him about it, he tells me the teacher gave them time in class to do it or he did it in directive …read more