Monthly Archives: February 2017

What happens with Shakespeare collides with the real world?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by forstegrupp

The new semester started two weeks ago. The eleventh grade began Hamlet. They always face Shakespeare with trepidation: the language, the syntax, the allusions, the vague pronouns, the metaphors, the similes. It all gets so overwhelming. But this year something … Continue reading →

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Leading in this age

Posted on February 7, 2017 by forstegrupp

Just a few minutes ago, I learned that Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Secretary of Education by the Senate. The vote was entirely by party lines, although two brave GOP senators joined the Democrats. Pence had to cast his vote … Continue reading →

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