Blog entries from FEClift

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary...

Forrest Clift — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:26:58 +0100

I was recently part of a discussion of educators from all walks of life – new, novice, elementary, secondary, higher education – and the topic turned to nursery rhymes and someone mentioned that with today’s “results driven” requirements and assessment-based measurements, nursery rhymes were rarely, if ever, taught in schools anymore.

I only mention this because I wonder how many children, in today’s world of Facebook, YouTubRead More...

Building Partnerships

Forrest Clift — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:14:57 +0100

As a educator or administrator, do you ever ask yourself, “How can I take on one more task? What additional responsibilities will fall on my shoulders?” Chances are these thoughts do (or have) run through your head in a typical school year. Rightfully so. The ongoing issues with school districts slashing budgets, requiring accountability, and all the while expecting the same or additional work output, can leaveRead More...

Looking Back

Forrest Clift — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:22:32 +0100

When you were a kid and took a school field trip, do you remember the most exciting part of the day?

For some it was packing a lunch of items that your normal, daily brown bag wouldn’t include…Cheetos, a Hostess Apple Pie, a soda wrapped in aluminum foil (as if that ‘really’ kept it cold until lunchtime).

For others, it was getting out of normal school work and riding the bus while sitting by your best friend and hoping your assigned chapeRead More...