Monthly Archives: August 2011

English and math

Posted on August 31, 2011 by draulston

I am involved in an interesting discussion with an English colleague about the difference between English and math classes.  Some of my comments below I think are generally true, though colleagues might disagree, and others will be truer of my … Continue reading →

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Philosophy lecture series

Posted on August 31, 2011 by draulston

Apart from the beginning of school, which has been incredibly hectic, I’ve been thinking about the philosophy lecture series that we’re starting next week.  It was inspired by a request from a student, Thomas Lewis, and we’ll see where it … Continue reading →

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What is School For…Really?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by draulston

Found this on The Presbyterian School’s website when I was looking for something else. It’s an excerpt from a blog of Seth Godin’s.  I liked it so much I went to his blog and found lots of other interesting, pithy … Continue reading →

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Down and Out in Paris and London

Posted on August 6, 2011 by draulston

I rarely share things like this, but I found Orwell’s “Down and Out in Paris and London” extremely powerful, and the article linked below is something I wish everyone would find as powerful as I do…. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14372195

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