“I am not a test score”
Based on the reaction I received to the “Apology from a Teacher,” the firestorm over Tennessee’s failed attempt at online achievement testing isn’t going away any time soon. As you’ll… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Finally, the complete list: Every UTC McKenzie Arena concert!
By popular demand, and never before on the Internet, here is the complete listing of UTC (McKenzie) Arena concerts, from its opening in 1982 until today. My thanks to Ken… Read more »
Ooltewah Q & A: Will Supt. Rick Smith get the $269,000 buyout he wants?
UPDATED Feb. 18, 2016, to reflect the contract buyout request from Supt. Rick Smith. See new information, under the photo of Supt. Smith: It’s been a while since I last… Read more »
A Tennessee teacher’s apology
I was going to write about the Tennessee online testing fiasco (TNReady…not), and then a teacher sent this to me. It is quite powerful, and eloquent. She wishes to remain… Read more »
Music returns to the UTC Arena
In case you missed it, a couple of big shows are coming to the UTC Arena, now officially known as McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga. Elton John, a part-time Atlanta resident,… Read more »
A salute to Uncle Owen
I come from a long line of carpenters and fixers. My dad, uncles and granddads knew how to repair and rebuild just about anything. Due to economic necessity, they did… Read more »
