Educational Insights: May 12, 2008
Rural to urban migration in Nebraska means change for hundreds of communities. Smaller families also contribute to school enrollment decline in rural schools. According to the latest U.S. Census, rural NE has lost more than 3,000 people . . . read more
Educational Insights: May 5, 2008
PODCAST: 4/21/08 PODCAST: 4/28/08 All across the country, it is the season for diplomas, gowns, and cake: graduation time is here! It represents a time of long awaited . . . read more
Educational Insights: April 28, 2008
As adults, it is likely all of us can look back on our school careers and recall a favorite teacher or one who really made a lasting impression. Teachers are second only to parents and grandparents in terms of providing support and . . . read more
Educational Insights: April 21, 2008
April 27 through May 3, 2008 is designated as National Volunteer Week . Volunteers are invaluable assets to every community. They eagerly respond to the . . . read more
Educational Insights: April 14, 2008
Recent GCHS Podcasts 3/17/08 Podcast 3/24/08 Podcas t 4/7/08 Podcast 4/14/08 Podcast This year’s state legislative . . . read more
Educational Insights: March 31, 2008
High quality education depends on being able to answer the following three critical questions: 1. What do we want students to know and be able to do? 2. How will we know when . . . read more
Educational Insights: March 17, 2008
Connections and cooperation are critical to a rural school district’s success today more than ever before. The future of this community is directly correlated to its positive relationships with all county entities. Garden County School . . . read more
Educational Insights: March 10,2008
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting with a number of local civic and community leaders about our 21 st CCLC “CHAMPS” program. This interaction revealed at least one unanimous outcome: our community needs a before and after . . . read more
Educational Insights: February 25, 2008
2/18/08 Podcast 2/11/08 Podcast With the culmination of our winter sports’ programs and daylight savings time just around the corner, it is almost frightening to admit this academic year is on the down hill slide! A . . . read more
