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I was 2 inches away from drawings by DaVinci, Rapheal and Michaelangelo!

Posted on July 28, 2018 by forstegrupp

Today the science group of the Oxford Teacher Seminar went by appointment into the print room of the Ashmolean Museum.  The curator of the print room brought out 5 drawings each by first Michelangelo, then Raphael, and finally Leonardo! This … 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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Reunited with Chaucer

Posted on February 4, 2016 by forstegrupp

Just this past week, teaching a new class required that I rediscover Geoffrey Chaucer. Sometimes folks will ask me what book I would want on a desert island. I usually say the Riverside edition of Chaucer. That huge tome has … Continue reading →

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When professional development does not meet expectations

Posted on August 5, 2015 by forstegrupp

On Monday and Tuesday, I spent time with a sizable number of fellow educators at an “Institute” which turned out to be a great disappointment. Life is full of disappointments so the question is always how to make the best … Continue reading →

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I learn from obituaries — or at least some of them!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by forstegrupp

Reading in the New York Times site a couple of days ago, I clicked on a link for an obituary. Normally, I do not read these — why be reminded of mortality? But this one intrigued because of the by-line … Continue reading →

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Images and Energy

Posted on June 27, 2007 by forstegrupp

For a teacher, the summers are a special time of recharging, reflecting, and resting after a hectic year. But last week many of us at my school gave up a week of our summer to learn more about technology and … Continue reading →

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