FACS have announced the upcoming release of their new album, Wish Defense, scheduled to be out on February 7 through Trouble in Mind. This album is particularly special as it is the last one engineered by the late Steve Albini. The Chicago trio spent two days tracking the album with Albini at Electrical Audio before … Read more
I have tried about nine new things this school year, and they have all been successful. While I have made mistakes in the past, this year seems to be going smoothly. I will share new ideas for next year in a future post. Providing a bowl of fruit for students each day has been a … Read more
Throughout his 91 years, Quincy Jones accomplished an impressive array of achievements in the entertainment industry. He excelled as a musician, arranger, composer, solo artist, record company executive, mogul, entrepreneur, and producer not only in music but also in films and TV. In a notable 2018 profile by Chris Heath, Quincy Jones Has a Story … Read more
With a vote on North Idaho College’s accreditation status expected in January, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities issued its final report to the college last week. It offers a mixed outlook on the beleaguered community college in Coeur d’Alene, once again highlighting governance issues as the key concern. The Northwest Commission has issued … Read more
Cincinnati band Wussy has unveiled a new single titled ‘Inhaler’. This track is the latest glimpse into their upcoming album, Cincinnati Ohio, which will be their first full-length release in six years. The album holds special significance as it is the band’s first release since the tragic passing of guitarist and co-founder John Erhardt in … Read more
How To Reduce Cheating And Promote Deeper Learning While cheating has always been a concern in education, does that mean everyone’s doing it? Dr. Donald McCabe with the International Center for Academic Integrity conducted a comprehensive survey involving 70,000 students (both undergraduates and graduates) over a 12-year period, from 2002 to 2015. According to their … Read more
When Parasite made history by winning best picture at the Oscars in 2019 as the first non-English language film to do so, it was a significant moment for Korean cinema. However, the increased interest in Korean cinema following director Bong Joon-ho’s international success has not led to a thriving local film industry, according to another … Read more
Last year, my seventh-grade class worked on creating at-scale drawings of cost-efficient cabins for an outdoor education camp. Using three-dimensional figures and proportional reasoning, my students were tasked with designing and producing piñatas that met specific volume and surface area constraints. We tackled challenging problems, such as determining the amount of sugar needed for a … Read more
Doves have recently announced the upcoming release of their new album, Constellations for the Lonely, which is scheduled to drop on February 14 via EMI North. Serving as the follow-up to their 2020 album, The Universal Want, the band’s latest offering is spearheaded by the single ‘Renegade’, which is now available for listening. Reflecting on … Read more
As the 2024 election season approaches its end, education emerges as one of the most crucial issues on the ballot. While national debates may seem distant, local involvement in our children’s schools presents parents and caregivers with a powerful opportunity to make a difference. From participation in school boards to engagement in parent associations and … Read more