A Reflective Blog About Enriching Youth through Education, Opportunity, Family, and Community.
Today, the school year kicks off in our local communities here in the Coulee Region of Wisconsin. Most, not all, are entering this year on a virtual platform as opposed…
My son joined Audible with his email and my credit card. I knew about this of course, but it was over a year ago. Since then, the credits accumulated. He,…
We have to learn to allow for mistakes. During this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, we’ve seen teachers quickly change gears from one learning platform to another. Students had…
Why would a student or family CHOOSE to learn or take classes digitally? The answer is easy – because there are benefits for students that exist on this learning platform! …
Occasionally, it is beneficial to look at one’s blog stats to see how it is performing. I’ve been writing The Apples in My Orchard for almost three years now. My…
Recently, my son bought an iPad for his artwork. It was part of a deal we made when he agreed to create a mural on the outside wall of a…
Today, I am in a contemplative mode. Inquiring Minds Want to Know: How many college applications does the average college-bound senior send in? Are digital applications easier than the paper…
Dear Diary: This week was really odd. Our school district closed an unprecedented four consecutive days. Colleges canceled classes, and even the YMCA was closed! But, not everything got canceled.…
