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In 1998, a group of professors at Beloit College in Wisconsin created a list of experiences that the incoming freshmen class had always had in their lives that their professors may or may not have …
November, 2018
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27 November
Op-Ed: Cornyn – Solution to Migrant Crisis Should be Bipartisan
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday at a press conference, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the migrant crisis at the border and the importance for any long-term solution to be bipartisan. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks …
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26 November
Op-Ed: Hurd on the Hill – Supporting our Military Families
When South and West Texas come to mind, folks might think of mouthwatering breakfast tacos, breathtaking sunsets and a good worn-in pair of cowboy boots. And they’re not wrong. However, what is also synonymous with …
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24 November
Op-Ed: America’s Vulnerable Networks – A Framework for a Safer Internet
The holiday season is approaching and like millions of Americans, I will be using my credit card to purchase items that I don’t need. In doing so, I run the risk of having my information …
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20 November
Op-Ed: Why Do You Think Criticism Is Hate?
HATE:VERB hates (third person present) · hated (past tense) · hated (past participle) · hating (present participle) feel intense or passionate dislike for (someone). Before you read this, let me make this perfectly clear: I …
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15 November
Op-Ed: Video – Senator Cornyn Discusses the Migrant Crisis in Mexico
WASHINGTON – On Thursday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the migrant crisis at our Southern border. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found above. “Coming …
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13 November
Op-Ed: You Can Do This With Technology
Whenever you hear someone say that laptops or tablets in education are just “gizmos” just give them this list and ask: How many of these things can students do without tech? See a van Gogh so …
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6 November
Op-Ed: Who Do You Want To Work For?
My wife recently completed her certification work to become a campus administrator in Texas. That got me thinking about how jobs are advertised in school districts. Most of it is pretty bland, non-inspiring and well, …
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3 November
Tim Holt’s 10 Questions: Erik Wahl, Author of “UNthink” & “The Spark and the Grind
Faithful readers of this column know that I occasionally will ask authors of books I find interesting to answer a few questions. I am always grateful for these very busy people that take the time …
October, 2018
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30 October
Op-Ed: What if We had Listened to the Gizmo Haters?
A common practice of those that enjoy criticizing school districts, superintendents, school boards and educational practices in general is to take on topics that they know little or nothing about. Instructional technology makes a great …
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29 October
Op-Ed: What is at Stake in the El Paso Penny Swap Election?
On November 6, voters in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) residential area will decide whether to approve a change to the district’s local property taxes. The district has proposed a “penny swap” that …
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27 October
Tim Holt’s 10 Questions: ‘Future Wise’ Author Dr. David Perkins
Everyone that reads this column knows that – on occasion – I like to interview authors of books that I think my readers should give consideration to. One such book is Future Wise: Educating Our …
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23 October
Op-Ed: Are we Teaching our Kids to Write Like This?
I was turned on to this article some time ago that appeared in the New York Times Magazine “A Game of Shark and Minnow” which describes the story of eight men in the Philippine Navy …
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20 October
Tim Holt’s 10 Questions: Sparking Breakthrough Ideas
Warren Berger is author of “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas.” As many of you know, I love to ask authors of books I am reading, about their thinking …
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16 October
Op-Ed: Why Don’t You Help Parents with Ed Tech?
I recently was asked to answer a questions for a tv report about edtech in the classroom. My answer was never used in the report, so I thought I would share it with you. “Do …
