I read some sad news last week. Warner Discovery, the owners of HBO and the Max app, announced that they are opting to cease the production of Sesame Street. The long-running children’s show has been a part of our world since 1969 and touched the lives of millions upon millions of children; the show that…
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I talked about this subject many years ago here on the Mason Minute. Cursive writing is something they no longer teach in most schools. My wife and I were discussing this just the other day. Because of the computer and tools like email and text messaging, cursive writing seems obsolete. Back in my school days,…
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Many cities and towns across America have a problem finding people willing to be school bus drivers. It doesn’t matter the size of the school system. Fewer people are eager to apply; the pay could be better; that’s just one part of the problem. It’s a thankless job. And in our divided political climate, it’s…
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Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how we should teach our children in school. And while there are many opinions, there don’t seem to be any solutions. Over the holiday weekend, I spent some time with my wife’s family. Many of them work in education, and what they told…
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Education has been a hot topic for discussion in recent years. And teaching history has become a hot-button issue for many. But there’s only one thing that we can all agree on; For every year we live, we add more history. Who determines what we teach and how much of it we teach? No one…
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Staying young is something that most people think about. I’ll admit, I think about it too. And I think I’ve found the fountain of youth. Wanting to learn is one of the keys to staying young. Let me explain…
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Many feel that our children are falling behind in school. Remote learning has been both a blessing and a curse during the pandemic. But, to whom or what are we comparing our kids? I have so many questions and so few answers…
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Today I’ve got a bunch of accounting work to do. I’m sure that I’ve talked about this subject before. Being a small business owner I’ve had to learn a lot about the subject through the years. And I’ve often wondered why it’s not a required subject in school…
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We can all agree, that in-person schooling is better than online learning. But sadly with the virus ramping up again, many kids are again going back to learning from home. So, perhaps it’s time…
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There’s no doubt that this summer will be much different than we’re used to. While school has just ended, many are already worried about going back to school. And with COVID-19 concerns, the challenges are incredible…
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