Notations From the Grid (Special M-End Edition): The Untold History of the United States - Prequel Episode

On This #Thanksgiving2021 here in the United States

 

#OutsiderVibes (Weekly Edition): Thirteen Days

On this Thanksgiving 2021 Week here in the United States, we present a window into history as we wish all in the United States a joyous thanksgiving. 

Notations From the Grid (Special Edition): On Teaching Excellence

 As  part of our commitment to bring thoughts & ideas, please enjoy the following courtesy Kappa Delta Pi: 

The Kappa Delta Pi Record, a journal published in partnership with Taylor & Francis, brings you articles on national and international issues related to policy, practical articles on theory-based instructional methods, original research reports, and evidence-based commentaries. The KDP Record is included in your membership to Kappa Delta Pi. Here are some fresh takes on topics of interest from the October 2021 issue.     Body Language Signals, Social Class, and Implicit Bias Markers of social class are communicated and interpreted through a diverse set of social practices. With the strategies presented in this article, teachers can recognize the signals of social class and work to interrupt implicit bias. Read the lead author's blog here. Read More   Responding Well to Student Homelessness Though the number of American students who are homeless has surged, identifying them and providing the assistance they need is difficult. The author of this article explores the problem and offers strategies and resources for educators. Read More   Curriculum Connections: Learning to Count in Different Cultures Culture and language play important roles in counting techniques, affecting how students learn math around the globe. Read More

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): On this #VeteransDay2021 Here in the United States

 

To All Veterans: Thank You For Your Service To Your Country. Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. - Douglas MacArthur War settles nothing. - Dwight D. Eisenhower The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. - Douglas MacArthur Disarmament, with mutual honor and confidence, is a continuing imperative. - Dwight D. Eisenhower Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks. Perhaps this person will never be disappointed or disillusioned; perhaps she won't suffer the way people do when they have a dream to follow. But when the person looks back - and at some point everyone look back - she will hear her heart, saying, "What have you done with the miracles that God planted in your days? What have you done with the talents God bestowed on you?" - Paulo Coelho If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened. - George S. Patton

#OutsiderVibes (Special Edition): On The Power of Music

Out & about this week: Stoicism's Tips For Solving Problems With People

Notations From the Grid (Special Edition): Remembering #CyrusTheGreat

 Last week, #CyrusTheGreatDay was celebrated.   Our team pulled together a grid to remember one of the greatest leaders the World has ever known: