Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Community college tuition up to $46 per unit

In its May 2012 newsletter, the Community College Council of the California Federation of Teachers summarizes findings by the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues at U.C. Berkeley.

Outrageous ruling in teen suicide case

Lynne Soraya shared news via Twitter that a judge ruled for the school district in the case of a bullied teen who committed suicide. The parents of 17-year-old Tyler Long were profiled in “Bully,” a documentary about bullying.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Reducing library access is wrong move

A few months ago I added my name to a petition asking the Obama administration to make school libraries a national priority. School Library Journal reported on Jan. 31 that the petition had surpassed 25,000 signatures needed for the White House to issue a response.

Friday, May 18, 2012

‘Join the Journalists’

An honors English class has just made its way through the Lake County Publishing newsroom, where I gave a brief overview of Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest accounts that I curate for the Record-Bee.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Etonic Dragonzilla, Jr. bowling shoes


My birthday gift arrived today: my very own Etonic Dragonzilla, Jr. bowling shoes: black with yellow dragons that will look awesome with my bowling shirt. I look even more the bowling superhero now!