Mr. Locke’s Classroom

One of the things I like most about blogging is the opportunity to express myself, to make my voice heard. About two and a half hours ago, I expressed myself in a different way, again making my voice heard: I voted. Ever since I was old enough to, I have voted in every presidential election, [...]

Allow me to start with the words of a true progressive, visionary, and someone who I guess must be just as plugged into the matrix as I am: Howard Dean, in his concession speech, closed by saying “Although my candidacy for president may end today, the most important goal remains defeating George W. Bush in [...]

Hey kiddoes…wana see your English teacher get in a huge debate with someone just as smart (or more likely, smarter) than he is? It could get ugly, but read this entry in my blog first, then read hers, and you guys get to be the jury. And no fair siding with her just because she [...]

This is a blog long overdue. I meant to write it last week, after Howard Dean announced his withdrawal from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. In years past, I have considered myself to be a “professional-amateur political hack,” if such an oxymoron can exist. I’ve been involved in politics for many years. I’ve [...]

I just found this, and it’s hilarious. Whether your politics lean to the left or to the right, we could all use more muppets in our lives…

OK, Dallas…take a hint! Baltimore Teachers Call In Sick (washingtonpost.com) A worsening budget crisis in the Baltimore school system hit a new peak yesterday when 620 teachers called in sick to protest a plan to impose across-the-board pay cuts or massive layoffs. As principals scrambled to cover the unexpected absences with the help of volunteers [...]