Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Spread a love for reading
By Prudence Plunkett Chalk Talk On April 23, 11 teachers from Colony High School will join people all over the
We are writers
By Jill Showman Chalk Talk It takes practice to become a proficient writer. Of the four modes of language (speaking,
Spring is fraught with mixed emotions
By Jeffrey D. Blackburn Chalk Talk Springtime in our Valley schools brings every emotion one can imagine. Schools are simultaneously
The benefits of service
By Diana Sloan-Basner Chalk Talk The month of February at our school has been designated as a month of
What’s to love about this genre?
By Brandy J. Bishop and Amy Harren What will the world look like in 20 years? Fifty? Will there be
Olympic lessons in physical education
By Nancy Blake Chalk Talk “Do it right and do it with joy.” That’s how one of my kindergarten
Listening, learning and paying attention the safest way
By Prudence Plunkett Chalk Talk It’s true that safety isn’t sexy. No one likes to talk about it
Capturing teachers’ hearts as important as connecting with students
By Jill Showman Chalk Talk I’ve taught in Alaska since 1997. I was an eager 24-year-old looking
Mat-Su Central named Distinguished School by Apple
By Jeffrey D. Blackburn Chalk Talk On one of our many icy nights this fall, the principal and staff of
What did your child learn in the gym today?
Chalk Talk By Nancy Blake A few months ago, I was selected to serve as a jury foreman. After the
Don’t discount traditions
Chalk Talk By Diana Sloan-Basner This time of year is so magical for elementary students and teachers. The anticipation
Theatre arts strong, growing, deserve support
By Brian Mead Chalk Talk I love that our schools have new artificial turf football fields. We now have tracks