Author: Margaret Lavin
Schools
Sharing His Dream: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
May 29, 2025
Originally posted 2011-01-12 00:00:00. On Monday we will celebrate the birth of an extraordinary human and great American. Most of...
Opinion
A New Year and A New Way to Look at Weight
January 24, 2018
After inhaling all the trimmings and trappings, sugar and spirits over the holidays, you may be a bit worried about...
Opinion
Class Notes: Thankful for Real Role Models
November 15, 2017
Because of so-called reality shows that promote sex and selfishness and because of moronic pop stars like, Justin Bieber, Miley...
Schools
Class Notes – Halloween History & Modern-Day Fun
October 25, 2017
The sharing of sweet and scary treats has been around for a long time and is celebrated in many cultures....
Opinion
Sleep is Essential
September 13, 2017
Over the lazy summer months it was easy to slack off on bedtime rituals. I am certainly guilty of postponing...
Opinion
Class Notes – One Easy Step for School Success – Be There
August 9, 2017
Parents are often bombarded with advice on how to help their children succeed in school, but one critical factor often...
Schools
Class Notes – Bullies Beware
July 19, 2017
Kids are looking forward to a long summer filled with fun and adventure. Most parents, however, still have to work,...
Opinion
Frugal Field Trips
April 14, 2017
School field trips are an important component of children’s education because they offer learning in a real-world setting. Unfortunately, many...
Schools
CLASS NOTES – HEROES IN THE CLASSROOM
January 20, 2017
The 49ers and Symetra, a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington, teamed up to highlight local teachers who...
Opinion
Reflecting on Dr. King’s Dream
January 30, 2013
How different America may have looked if Martin Luther King, Jr.’s magnanimous life was not brutally cut short. We can...