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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Blend it like Burchell
By Adam Mokelke Chalk Talk During our 25th anniversary celebration last year, Burchell High School founder Peter Burchell told the
I do, we do, you do
By Brandy J. Bishop Chalk Talk Earlier this week I was wrapping up a unit on author’s purpose. It’
Teachers deliver lasting memories
By Prudence Plunkett Chalk Talk I recently found myself in a somewhat unusual position — I had to take a standardized
Teacher makes a difference with WMSN
By Emily Forstner Chalk Talk Last week, the inaugural episode for WMSN aired at Wasilla Middle School. The four-minute
Learning to learn again
By Emily Forstner Chalk Talk Yo tengo clase de Español en Colegio Mat-Su, cada lunes y meircoles a las
Writer’s block a tough nut for students
By Jill Showman Chalk Talk I have writer’s block. This doesn’t happen very often. Usually, I’m able
What’s best for kids?
By Jeffrey D. Blackburn Chalk Talk Working in our community is a pleasure. I feel fortunate to have spent the
Children are naturally creative
By Diana Sloan-Basner Chalk Talk It’s amazing to watch children as they develop their creativity. It evolves so
Change can be good
By Brandy J. Bishop Chalk Talk This year’s Mat-Su Borough School District in-service began with a new
Rain or shine, readers win
By Prudence Plunkett One of the greatest things about being a librarian is that I can actually call all my
Schools Page reporters make the difference
By Emily Forstner Surrounded by fast-order syndicated news and sad accounts of public education, it is especially nice to
Lessons learned
By Emily Forstner Chalk Talk What does one do with old photo albums? There must be 25 of them in