The Writer
Skip to contentBig sigh of relief. Our community survived the early release schedule for our schools. No kids melted, although a few school administrators look a little scorched. But what an uproar! I’ve been studying the hailstorm of reactions in print and … Continue reading
During a routine morning at the office five years ago, my phone rang. “May I please see you in my office?” said the principal of my kids’ elementary school, her tone serious. My children weren’t in trouble; I was. That … Continue reading
As we debate mandatory vaccinations for kids, school health safety in Colorado is declining. Meanwhile, a recent study questions the effectiveness of public education to encourage responsible behavior by parents. We must do more. An outbreak of pertussis, a.k.a. whooping … Continue reading
If you, your kid, grandkid or friend will apply to college, I need your help. Our oldest just went through the process. In the months leading up to it, friends told me, “Oh, it’s so much easier these days, with … Continue reading
The rains have come; the fires are being extinguished; and the crews are moving to their next assignments. Bees are active; school kids are planting pine seedlings; and we no longer look to the west with furrowed brows. There are … Continue reading
Since a nasty debate with my friend Thomas about the idea of a new CSU football stadium, I’ve made up my mind: Let’s just build the darn thing to prove the Doubting Thomases wrong. Thomas said, “The CSU football team … Continue reading
We are nearing the deadlines for personal essays. Most are part of a college application, but the same rules of effective essays hold when applying for a scholarship or a job opening. I occasionally get to review such essays and … Continue reading
To understand why the statewide teachers union is right to ask a judge to strike down new rules requiring parental notification of teacher arrests, look no further than today’s headlines and the examples of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Casey Anthony. These … Continue reading
Announced last week, CSU signed a 10-year $5.2 million partnership with Coca-Cola Refreshments. The school wins big, with Coke contributing to scholarships, internships, athletics and more, to the tune of more than $500,000 annually. In exchange, Coke becomes the exclusive … Continue reading
When I heard the names of the four teachers recently laid off from our middle school, I thought, “Why them?” One is among the most talented and beloved of all my children’s teachers through the years. Then I was reminded … Continue reading
