Monthly Archives: March 2017

The link below contains a one-page listing of key dates for the 2017-18 school year to assist with planning family and school events. Parent Calendar 2017-18 I previously wrote two posts discussing the pre-Labor Day start of August 21. You … Continue reading →

Spring break is coming up and warmer days are ahead. Unfortunately, this time of year state-mandated tests bloom about as rapidly as the wildflowers. As you might guess, I do not support the growing regimen of testing that has come … Continue reading →

UPDATE: List of starting dates by districts has been updated. I previously announced the decision by our Board of Education to begin the 2017-18 school year on Monday, August 21. This is the result of a county-wide waiver request from … Continue reading →

Our commitment to educational excellence and the welfare of families in our community extends beyond our traditional K-12 students!

The Board of Education interviewed four candidates this past week and has selected two for a second interview: Dr. Carlos Lopez, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Ms. Tamika Henry, Principal at New Options High School … Continue reading →

You know from many of my previous postings on this site as well as my personal blog (Rebel 6 Ramblings) that our state legislature and governor continue to perpetuate a very inequitable system of providing classroom funding for Michigan’s public … Continue reading →