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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Unexpected Blizzard

I will never forget the day we received an unexpected blizzard. It was January 30, 2000, Super Bowl Sunday. My best friend, and neighbor, Fred and I alternated having Super Bowl parties at our houses every year. That year was Fred's turn. No snow was in the forecast that day. When night came, it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Might Not Be Going There for a While

Monday was Brian Gabber's 16th birthday. Yesterday was Dad's fifty-ninth birthday. Happy Birthday, Brian and Dad! If we get all of this snow (about eight to twelve inches) this weekend, that will be it for me going on The Trail for a while. The stone trail ices up and is way too risky for me to walk... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Mock Disadvantages

The last entry in the Giving Up Teaching Series saw me discussing the advantages for teachers in having mock trials in their classrooms. I am going to discuss disadvantages that can come with mock trials. The disadvantages can be solved. I will be sure to address how. The first disadvantage is that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

A Different Winter

This winter has yet to see a weather related delay, dismissal or closure. That is way different than the past two winters, when it felt like weather was altering the school schedule at least once a week. Winter is not done yet, and going with the odds, there will be some wintry weather that affects... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Mock Advantages

I am going to discuss the advantages of mock trials in the classroom. I was a juror in The Trial of Cain in eighth grade, and I was a witness in a drunk driving case in Phil Ribiero's Methods of Teaching Social Studies. Mock trials are a great way in which to foster critical thinking. How often do... Sign in to see full entry.

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