Over the years, I have heard many people refer to this rapidly growing phenomenon in education: teaching to the test. I have heard many educators complain about the inefficiency of teaching in this manner, how teachers find themselves tailoring lessons … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Philosophy on Street Corners
As I’m sure everyone is perfectly aware, the east coast of the United States has been pummeled with just about every form of precipitation known to man over the past two days. Finally, the storm has passed us, leaving us … Continue reading
“Who Touched Me?”
A few days ago the Gospel reading at daily Mass was the account of the woman with hemorrhages (you can read the entire passage here– it’s verses 25 to 34). According to the version found in Mark, which provides a … Continue reading
The Mass Conundrum
Recently, I spent the weekend in Washington, DC, and I had the opportunity to attend Mass at the parish near my boyfriend’s house, St. Jerome’s. I have been there several times in the past, but as I sat in the … Continue reading