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Worth the Work
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” ~ Aristotle This is a quote I share with my students every term I teach because it’s one of the truest things I’ve ever read. Earning an education … Continue reading
Teaching–Best and Hardest Gig Ever
“Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remains the hardest work I have done to date.”~Ann Richards Considering the woman was the governor of Texas, a state bigger than a number of countries, this is saying … Continue reading
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Commencement Commences
“A commencement is a time of joy. It is also a time of melancholy. But then again, so is life.” ~ Paul Tsongas It’s that time of year again. Colleges are letting loose a new crop of shiny bright graduates. … Continue reading
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Frustration Factor
“Expectation is the mother of all frustration.” ~Antonio Banderas Banderas isn’t know as a philosopher or a thinker, but he’s obviously got a beautiful point here. How true that is! I really would not like this blog to be about … Continue reading
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Facing Failure
“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.” ~ BF Skinner No one likes to hear the word “failure,” and most of … Continue reading
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Let Education Never End
“Education is not a product: mark, diploma, job, money–in that order: it is a process, a never-ending one.” ~ Bel Kaufman It’s that time of year again: graduations are rolling around. It’s an exciting time in the lives of all … Continue reading
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False Democracy vs True Democracy
“False democracy shouts Every man down to the level of the average. True democracy cries All men up to the height of their fullest capacity for service and achievement.” ~ Nicholas Murray Butler, American educator (1862-1947) Somehow this morning, my … Continue reading
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Words of Wisdom for July 4, 2009
The aim of education is to enable individuals to continue their education … (and) the object and reward of learning is continued capacity for growth. Now this idea cannot be applied to all the members of a society except where … Continue reading
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