Archive for May, 2005

Apply a bit of American history and jurisprudence . . .

Yazan: John Holzmann | 18 May 2005 | No Comments
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Humble Independent School District officials might find an answer to a dilemma by studying their history books. . . .

It?s All About the Kids, Y?know . . .

Yazan: John Holzmann | 18 May 2005 | No Comments
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“What would happen if we gave a waiver to every student who participated in varsity sports?” asked the teacher.

Extremism

Yazan: John Holzmann | 13 May 2005 | No Comments
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I’m afraid, in today’s climate, the only responses being left to teachers and administrators is virtually no response to destructive behavior . . . or police handcuffs following massive destruction . . . and then a lawsuit because the school has “abused” the child.

Bible as Literature

Yazan: John Holzmann | 13 May 2005 | No Comments
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It appears that a perverse extremism has taken over the public schools. Fear of one extremism (the religious zealots) has pushed many to fall into the hands of another extremism (anti-religious-zealots zealots). So now you can’t even talk about the Bible for fear of retribution.

Exceeding Expectations, Providing a Service of Value: A Parable from Life

Yazan: John Holzmann | 03 May 2005 | No Comments
Categories: Homeschool News

Have you ever thought what your kids are able to do that might make them stand out from the crowd, that would provide pleasure to others–i.e., that others would value?

Are you helping them develop that skill and gain the confidence–whether on their own or in a group–to perform at their highest level?

I thought this “message” from The Miracles was worth passing on.