Let me begin with a story. When I was teaching middle schoolers in a special education class, some had specific interests in programs outside of school. One was interested in horses, both in riding and in taking care of them while another wanted to become a mechanic. There were appropriate programs offered in the regional BOCES that provided wonderful opportunities. However, I remember a student complaining that other kids referred to him as a "BOCE". In the current political

As a teacher and as a principal, there were many times when students made a mistake. It may have been about behavior, academic work, or...

I'd guess that most of us have voted for a losing candidate at one time or another . Sometimes you're just a little disappointed and...