Friday, October 11, 2019

Going to My High School Reunion-see you in a couple days! (update)

Chula Vista High School Class of 1969 (yes, 1969!)
I'm in the center front, looking a little leggy. I was Senior Class Secretary, so I got to sit in a good spot.

About one third of our class is meeting up in San Diego this weekend. Many of us have been FB friends for 10 years or so. I have to say it is kind of trippy to have found ourselves again. I left my hometown to go to college in LA and did not return-how cool to be able to meet up again and see how everyone is. I really love it when my classmates' grandkids look just like them!

My school was lower middle class in an area of San Diego County that started out as a Navy town, so when we were there, the majority of us were being raising by Navy retirees from WWII. Could be why it was peaceful, organized and we had such a good chance. Many of my class had scholarships (myself included) and education has brought us a good life. I feel that the scholarships California provided for us was a good investment-we've provided service in many ways-military, education, business, the Arts, medical, science, engineering.




Lots of fun opportunities at CVHS- I got to edit the school newspaper, The Spartan Campus. Could be why I'm still writing. The Speech/Debate Team was a very important influence, too. I'm grateful.





So, I'll be driving down in the morning to a nice resort in El Centro (the desert area of San Diego) for a chit-chat with kids I graduated with fifty years ago when The Beatles' Get Back just came out.
Linda and I did meet up!
As we get back to where we once belonged (so to speak), I'll be able to pay back the $1.38 I borrowed from my BFF Linda for that hamburger and chips at lunch on the Senior Lawn.





Educational Links 10/12/2019


Research Zeroes In on a Barrier to Reading (Plus, Tips for Teachers)


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Why Intentionally Building Empathy Is More Important Now Than Ever



25 Simple Ways To Develop A Growth Mindset



The Death of Teacher Autonomy


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Spreading First Aid for Teens’ Mental Health by Training Adults to Help



During the vulnerable transition from childhood to young adulthood, many kids grapple with low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of adolescents between the ages of 13-18 live with a mental health condition. In fact, a recent study found that nearly 25 percent of teenage girls and almost 10 percent of teen boys suffer from depression by the age of fourteen.

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

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The Impact Of A Teacher That Mentors


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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Educational Links 10/10/19

Everyone Has Invisible Bias. This Lesson Shows Students How to Recognize It.


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50 Ways To Empower Students In A Connected World


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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Educational Links 10/9/2019



Is Homework Valuable? Depends on the Grade. Teachers Share Their Approaches



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Monday, October 7, 2019

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Educational Links 10/08/19

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

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Educational Links 10/7/2019

WE SHOULDN’T “EMPOWER” STUDENTS – INSTEAD WE SHOULD CREATE THE CONDITIONS WHERE THEY CAN TAKE IT


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