The idea that all education is equal is one of the biggest democratic farces conceived by the falsities of egalitarianism. In principle, this is a notion that should hold true to the concepts of idealism and social progress. Though this contention seems pessimistic, it is one of truth – though others might contend that the [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 25, 2008
NCSS Lecture
I spent a large part of the day reading and writing a paper for the National Conference of Social Studies meeting here in Houston come fall. I am excited about the paper session I will present during the European breakfast session. I am not a member of NCSS, but I am looking forward to this [...]
June 23, 2008
Mark Elrod on Same-Sex Marriage
Mark Elrod wrote a post on his blog addressing the Bible and how it defines marriage. Elrod, a professor of political science at Harding university responds to a few questions about an interview given here. I was lucky enough to have Elrod for 4 courses while an undergraduate. Check out what he wrote and visit his blog [...]
June 22, 2008
Democracy: Truth or Farce Part I
I am devoting hree post to exploring the topic of democracy and its legitimacy among all people — blacks, whites, gays, and straights. West talks about the role of the state and the functionality of religion vis-a’-vis mass society. Click and hear what Cornel west and Toni Morrison have to [...]
June 21, 2008
Two New Blogs to Read
For those of you who read this blog for the discussions on teaching, race, and education… I think you might find the following two blogs of great interest. First, there is Nathan Barber’s blog. Nathan, who was the dean of students at the Second Baptist School, has accepted a position as the head of the [...]
June 19, 2008
AP European History Read at Colorado State University
It has been an excellent 11 days at Colorado State University in Fort Collins – – site of the 2008 European history read. We spent the day reading essays while attending seminars, lectures, and forums at night; I will admit that I played more at this read than I have in recent memory. I found [...]
June 15, 2008
Blogging With a Purpose Award
Regardless of type – – it has been a while since I won any TYPE of award; I have been nominated for a few academic awards over my nine year tenure, but I humbly accept this blogging with a purpose award from Frumteacher; I suspect I blog because of my interest in not only teaching, [...]
June 13, 2008
I am Sad
NBC’s Tim Russert dies at only 58.
Yes, he was a favorite of mine. If you have not kept up with his work, you missed out.
June 11, 2008
“Nappy Headed Mo” Part II
Mauricia Grant, a NASCAR employee believes she is the victim of both sexism and racism. I have no doubt this type of behavior exist in many work places. I am sad to hear this because NASCAR has worked very hard to change its image from a sport of pot belly red necks in the deep [...]
June 8, 2008
New Book addressing the History of an Elite Boarding School
I am off to Colorado State University until June 20th for the AP European History reading. I am looking forward to serving as a Table Leader for the very first time. While I am off reading essays by day, I hope to be very productive at night. I need to clean up a paper while [...]
June 5, 2008
Thoughts on Ed Blum, W.E. B. Dubois, Toni Morrison, Race, Sex, and Black Literature
I recall reading Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye for the first time in high school; in it, Morrison took on similar issues as W.E.B Du Bois did in The Quest for the Silver Fleece. Ed Blum addressed Du Bois’s character Zora, whose interest in the white Madonna’s whiteness and purity created some comparison to three [...]
June 4, 2008
‘08 Conferences — Good & Bad News
Today has been a great day here in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The teachers that attended my seminar were awesome; I felt my energy level increase throughout the seminar as participants engaged themselves in our discussion. However, as soon as I returned to my hotel room, I received news that my paper for the [...]
June 2, 2008
Commencement
Above: Dr. Yevette Perry, head of the Distinguished Scholars Program and Carson
Commencement went very well this past Friday; our speaker did a nice job conveying the importance of the journey a’la academics and life. I was impressed with our #1 student’s speech; Lerin Rutherford, one of my star students and a past guest contributor to [...]
