Election 2008 · memories

M.M.: Election Memories

I remember the Election of 1992 like it was yesterday. I was in tenth grade, just back from a summer program at Wellesley College where I studied the presidential election for three solid weeks. I also had Mr. Wilcox for Honors American History I who was the first teacher that made history COME ALIVE for… Continue reading M.M.: Election Memories

letter writing · wn entry · writing

pre-election missives or entries

Many teachers have the kids write letters to their future selves at the start of the academic year (to be opened in June). I've never been one of those teachers, but I'm starting to think I need to be... at least where this historic election is concerned. Here's what I'm thinking (while trying to avoid… Continue reading pre-election missives or entries

preparing students for the 21st century · slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOLSC: Multi-tasking

THE BASICS: Late Saturday afternoon. On the elliptical rider. Listening to "Bombay Dreams" on my MP3. Watching the replay of Hillary Rodham Clinton's 'Farewell' Speech. THE BACK-STORY: When I was in college I volunteered at the White House Office of Women's Initiatives and Outreach from Sept. 1995 – Nov. 1996. The office was started by… Continue reading SOLSC: Multi-tasking