Columns & Editorials

Are You OK, Dr. Phil?

News Staff
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 05:00
The 80’s was the decade of slogans. From Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef” to “Grody to the Max” (thanks Moon Unit Zappa) to Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” anti-drug crusade, we 80’s kids had a word grouping for everything under the sun. Even the United States Post Office jumped on the band wagon.

Treat Illiteracy Like an Illness

News Staff
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 05:00
The Teachers’ Lounge People who are illiterate are much more likely to abuse drugs, have poorer health, spend time in jail and live in poverty than their literate peers.

For the Love of Chicken

News Staff
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
The Teachers’ Lounge There is nothing that shows our priorities better than how we spend our time and money. It appears that a chicken sandwich reigns supreme as we transition from Summer Break into the school year.

Stay Out of the Forest

News Staff
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
The world is a scary place. I think every generation says this, but it seems super relevant right now. Life in DFW, as we knew it, turned on a dime in 2016 when 5 police officers were killed in a deadly ambush.

Let’s Not Neglect the Basics

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:00
The Teachers’ Lounge The evolution of technology has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on education and student learning. At the same time, there have been a few academic casualties that may have been tightly correlated with our dependence on technology to do our thinking for us.

Cancer Swami At Your Service

News Staff
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 05:00
It’s 10 pm on a random night. I’ve brushed, flossed, exfoliated, lotioned, and melatonin-ed my way into my pajamas. I’ve given the cats their nightly treats over meows that make them sound rarely fed, though that’s far from the truth. I’ve kenneled some dogs and hugged the others.

After the Honeymoon

News Staff
Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00
School has started. As teachers meander into September, back-to-school routines are in place, and the newness of shoes, uniforms, supplies and the classroom is wearing off. The formerly compliant and pleasant attitudes of some students have waned. For many, the honeymoon is over.

See Spot Run

News Staff
Thu, 08/22/2019 - 05:00
I live in an efficiency apartment in a 1 unit complex. I am the superintendent, the complex manager, and even the make ready porter. I have many hats. There aren’t any HOA fees, because, really, we don’t have much to offer. The driveway isn’t even paved. Landscaping leaves a lot to be desired, too.

The Teachers’ Lounge

News Staff
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 05:00
A recent visit to Walmart reminded me of a truth I successfully evaded for weeks. The Back-to-School season is underway. Walmart is ready with cute little uniforms, backpacks and miles of school supplies ready for the taking (buying). I stared at it all in silent reverence.

Golden Girls Are Really Silver

News Staff
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 05:00
There’s a revolution going on in the world right now. It’s not political. It’s not happening in a 3rd world country. It’s bloodless. It concerns something that many of us love or hate, depending on the day and the humidity.