A call to vote from a lazy millennial: part 2
Back in January, I wrote a column begging for people to register to vote. I wrote about how you have a voice in how...
Protecting from charter school fraud
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education answered my call to strengthen oversight of Ohio’s charter schools and ensure that our tax dollars are...
A legendary creative teacher
It takes a special person to be a good teacher in a rural school. Unlike the great city amalgamated and homogenized institutes of lower...
Pink-purple cake for Julia
My day today looks like an interesting one. I never know what to expect out of my days, or what may come up that...
Don’t drink the Cool-Aid
There are many first bad-impressions or first bad-experiences that somehow we will never forget.For athletes it is often the first time you get your...
Walking a mile in a teacher’s shoes
The school year is in full swing with teachers back in their classrooms. Some folks might mistakenly believe that teaching is an easy job....
Don’t spend nest egg on grandkids
Dear Grandparenting: When someone asks how many grandchildren I have, it’s all I can do to keep from saying “too many.” My little rascals...
What to say to a friend in need
The text message that popped up didn’t contain a single swear word or insult.I knew immediately that something was wrong.I’ve known Shawn since the...
Protecting Ohio students from for-profit scams
For too long, bad actors in the for-profit college sector have been allowed to prey on students, leaving them unable to secure the good-paying...
Getting along in large family
Family traditions are an interesting subject. The Amish as a whole have large families. My father-in-law, for example, comes from a family of 16...