National Park Mystery Series Read this brief description and quotes from readers. Then, if you are intrigued, go here and explore. “Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail […]
Americans don’t agree about anything. Except this: Kids belong in the real-world. Jon Haidt and Zach Rausch March 28 [This post ran in The Free Press on March 27, to […]
This article was written in 2014 and is still applicable to today! by Josiah Clark, The mallard is one kind of bird that fares well in stormy weather. Others are […]
Gilded Age socialite Josephine Cochrane transformed the way we clean dishes. By Sarah Durn A young Josephine Cochrane and an iteration on her dishwasher patent issued in 1917. Images: US […]
by LitWits founders and teachers, Becky and Jenny “Hands-on, memorable, meaningful ways to teach this book, and pull out its many powerful lessons, LitWits style. Last week we taught [...]
This week we ask: Did you read Jesse Greenspan’s story on declining school enrollment in Santa Cruz County? Declining enrollment trends Pajaro Valley Unified School District enrollment fell 16% [...]
Note to Readers: We offer this to you as a way to explore differing perspectives. You research; you reflect, discuss and make your own choices. By Lance Christensen February 2, […]
Anger Is Temporary Madness: The Stoics Knew How to Curb It Aeon by Massimo Pigliucci Photo by Alan Vernon / Getty Images. People get angry for all sorts of reasons, […]
His Own Words The Measure of a Man – “Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther […]
by Kerry McDonald “Happy New Year! I hope that your 2024 ended peacefully and that you’re as eager as I am for what’s to come in 2025! I am particularly […]
