What a long strange trip it has been. From a former heroin abuser in a poor neighborhood in Michigan, to Michigan's 2007 Hispanic Artist of the Year, I constantly thank my blessings. Thanks for you for visiting my blog where I discuss what matters in education. I hope you enjoy my articles dealing with education and how we can improve education across the nation. If you are in the educational system and would like to see what I can do for your school please click HERE.
What Is Your Dream For Reform?
October 11th, 2008
I am writing this after seeing the world markets taking a nose dive. Maybe we need to rethink what is really important, the fact that we are still alive. I would imagine that students are wondering if it is worth it to even carry on and continue their education.
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Why Should We Encourage Students To Teach In Poor Areas?
October 10th, 2008
My son, Andres, just gave me a slice of some star fruit. I noticed its shape, and I can give you an answer.
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Thank Siena Heights In Adrian, Mi For These Educators!
October 10th, 2008
I have relocated to Hawaii since my RA arthritis was getting much worse in Detroit. Now that I am here, I realize that I lived next to what appeared like Oz to me when I was a little boy. I grew up in a poor barrio called Sunnyside. Now that we have tools like Google Earth, you can find my childhood home at 1630 Dorothy St., Adrian, Michigan.
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Extraordinary Students
October 7th, 2008
I recently saw an HBO rerun of children who have Tourette’s Syndrome. They shared their stories that made me cry and smile during different times of the program.
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I Ride The Bus To Go Green, My Magical Mystery Tour.
October 7th, 2008
Gas is still at $4.00 in Kauai. It has gone down on the mainland. I ride the bus because I teach on the east side of the island; I live on the south side.
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