Jenn in Japan has listed more resources for helping Japan. I posted similar lists following the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, but Jenn is actually on the ground, in Japan right now, and I’m going to trust her to know far better than I do what are the best ways to reach out to Japan.Continue reading “津波 Tsunami (via Jenn in Japan)”
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Small stone, Vol. 2, #6: SPECIAL JAPAN POST
I wanted to write a haiku today, for Japan. But nothing I could write would ever feel sufficient enough, or delicate enough, or helpful enough. Then I found this video post from Jenn, an American teaching in Japan, and her words are excellent. Better still, she offers links and suggestions for ways to help JapanContinue reading “Small stone, Vol. 2, #6: SPECIAL JAPAN POST”
Compassion in education
People who know me or pay attention to my Facebook page or my website are probably familiar with one of my favorite quotes: “Pay attention not only to the cultivation of knowledge but to the cultivation of qualities of the heart, so that at the end of education, not only will you be knowledgeable, butContinue reading “Compassion in education”
American History WI
This is for all my friends and former colleagues in Wisconsin, who are making American history as we speak. America’s children will study these weeks in their US history and US government classes. These people in the streets these past few weeks — my friends — are our heroes, and our future generations will celebrateContinue reading “American History WI”
“Hubris” -the likely downfall of Gov. Walker? (via Teacher Reality)
For anyone still confused about what’s really happening in Wisconsin, this is an excellent, real-life summary of what’s at stake. Not politics, not ideologies. Just the real situation of so many real people and what they stand to lose if Walker’s bill passes. Please read it and share it. Marc Sears. a former public schoolContinue reading ““Hubris” -the likely downfall of Gov. Walker? (via Teacher Reality)”
The bravery of teachers
There’s been a lot in the news lately about state employees in Wisconsin protesting the attacks on their rights and their livelihoods. I posted about it here a week ago. Many of those protesters are teachers, K-12 as well as higher ed, and (at least as importantly, I think) their students. These protesters, many ofContinue reading “The bravery of teachers”
“Kill Bill Vol 3”: Education on the chopping block
Wisconsin is in serious trouble. Their budget is bleeding and they need to stop the wound. So newly-elected governor Scott Walker has proposed to slash state spending in drastic ways, and the state legislature is fast-tracking the budget proposal for a vote this week. Tomorrow, in fact. If that budget passes, Wisconsin will not merelyContinue reading ““Kill Bill Vol 3”: Education on the chopping block”
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I post this as a prayer for a return to peace and for nonviolent, democratic progress during these turbulent days in Egypt.
Small stone #9
The anger of a nation resides also in my heart. For the sake of that nation, I will open my heart. May the anger then dissipate so that love may shine freely, like mists dissolving under a rising sun. This small stone-turned prayer is dedicated to the victims of the recent shooting in Tuscon, Arizona,Continue reading “Small stone #9”
A cross-blog PSA
Not everyone who reads this blog also follows my other blog, Smile! (but really, why not?), so I wanted to post a short note here asking you to visit my other blog for an important message about how to help share a little happiness and cheer this holiday season. You can find the post inContinue reading “A cross-blog PSA”
Samuel Snoek-Brown 