Hillary’s health the biggest problem?
Hillary Clinton has been sick, as the media has reported. We’ve heard about her pneumonia, saw her coughing at the podium and struggling to...
Another for-profit college folds
Picking the right college isn’t a fun process.Whether you’re a high school student eyeing your next step or a bit older looking to improve...
Prevention key in fighting addiction epidemic
It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Today in Ohio, we are spending an increasing...
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...