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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #56

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Dear Granddaddy, why did President Bush have such a long funeral? Elisa- student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BthWdTdaDcs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=56 Well, Elisa, it looks like you watched President Bush’s funeral. And that’s a good thing because you took at least some time, if not a lot, to learn something about a great man, a great President, and a great […]

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #55

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t like the fact that my high school only has gym twice a week. Dakota- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHC8HPrXDg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=55 Dakota, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I’m a big believer in the Old World Greek values of mind and body. Ancient Greece had some pretty cool and impressive philosophers who had very

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #54

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Dear Granddaddy, why can’t I move out of my home? I’m 16 and ready to go! Xavier- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S6C9g3KITU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=54 Xavier, you sound like a very determined young man with a strong will, who will most likely do some pretty impressive things in your lifetime when you are given the chance. Now I

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #53

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Dear Granddaddy, why do we protect bad leaders? Emma- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSB3okhtCX4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=53  Well, Emma, I’m not exactly sure. Your question is a good question and a very complex one, too. I’m guessing that when you mentioned leadership, you’re probably referring to a lot of the things that have been in the news lately on

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #52

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Dear Granddaddy, why does my life have to be so hard? Felix- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaqCxs2UmXw&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=52 Well, Felix, I can relate to you very well on this question. I, too, often wonder why my life has to be so hard. And I bet there are millions of people out there that are also wondering

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #51

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Dear Granddaddy, why do the adults always have to give me a hard time about my phone? Iliana- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeVeML1bSGM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=51 Well, Iliana, I can remember when I was your age and we didn’t have phones or any of the kinds of electronics that you kids have today. I think in some ways,

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #50

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t know if you remember me. I’m a New Britain school crossing guard and author. Claire LaClair VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTAfb2ioz2w&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=50 Claire, I remember you. Hey, I want to take a moment to thank you for all the great work you do with our youth. It really does take a village to

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #49

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m a veteran school teacher who is worried our public schools are becoming data rich and information poor. Mike T. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMLLY9T7ed8&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=49  I hear you, Mike. With technology, the influence of Pearson Education has, the testing craze, and the fact that institutions can get data on almost anything and anybody, we

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #48

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t think I’m working effectively with my paraeducator. Do you have any suggestions? Vinnie W. – teacher VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwYV5qGpCbU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=48  Vinnie, your issue is very common and very important. The first thing I want to do is to share with teachers out there who are fortunate enough to have a second adult

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #47

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Dear Granddaddy, do you have any advice for me to get my unmotivated boy moving now that he’s in high school? Cecelia- frustrated mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-xYMnFqTPs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=47 Cecelia, it’s frustrating to see all the unused talent and potential that our children have, especially when they act helpless. It takes a village to raise a

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