Hathaway Brown School Advances in International Debate Contest; Competes for $10,000 Grand Prize and Trip to New York City

Students from Hathaway Brown School have advanced to the “Top 32” round of an international debate competition.

Barnyard at Bedtime

I posted a children's story that I wrote on my blog in 2009. I was thinking about it again today as I am preparing for Thanksgiving. http://goddessoftheconfluence.blogspot.com/

Shaker School Board Special Meeting on Superintendent Search

The school board heard a detailed plan for the superintendent search including focus groups, a public "town-hall" meeting, and an online survey to identify desired characteristics.

Shaker School Board Special Meeting, Monday, November 19th

Update on Superintendent Search, we encourage the public to attend and to become informed about how our schools operate.

Failure is Not an Option

Some people say there are certain kids who just can’t learn. Sometimes people blame the lack of resources, broken homes, single parents, lazy kids. But those are just excuses.

Shaker School Board Makes Progress on Superintendent Search

The Shaker Board of Education has selected the firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to assist in the search for a new superintendent.

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your local, state, and federal legislatures and obtain proclamations from them designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

What we have been reading this week

The term "achievement gap" is inaccurate because it blames the under-served victims of poor schooling. It only speaks of academic outcomes, not the conditions that led to those outcomes.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

Ther's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Shaker School Board Meeting November 7th

School Board holds a 5th closed session on search for a new superintendent. We encourage the public to attend School Board Meetings to become informed about how our schools operate.

Shaker School Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 7th

School Board Meetings are open to the public -we encourage the public to attend, to participate and to become informed about how our schools operate.

Beverly A. Goldstein, Ph.D., Beachwood Candidate for State Board of Education (D-11)

Elect Beachwood Candidate Beverly Goldstein to the State Board of Education District - 11 to "Put Kids First."

Cleveland Area Teachers Creating “Love of Place”

Teaching Cleveland is a 3-year old organization that help teachers teach NE Ohio history and public policy. Here is an essay by Arin-Miller Tait, about Teaching Cleveland and its goals.

What’s your favorite Shaker Heights nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Shaker Heights, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

My case for Mitt Romney

Or ... How President Obama conjures images of Jimmy "Malaise" Carter and the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz.

Your Vote Counts

The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and incompetence.

More Shaker "Report Card" Data Released

More district and school results on Ohio’s 2011-2012 state tests and several related performance measures were released yesterday by the Ohio Department of Education.

Change the World Campaign

How often do our young people express a desire to Change the World. It is a good and ambitious effort that deserves our support. What is your part?

RTA Bomber

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Letter to the Shaker Heights Community on the Search for a Superintendent

Meaningful community input and engagement in the selection of the next superintendent is a critical step.

Parent Involvement Learning Community

Great discussion of parent involvement last week - many thanks to those who could join and we missed you those who could not.

Shaker School Board Regular Meeting Report

School board heard about the Shaker Library, approved a 5-year forecast calling for a tax levy every 3 years and met in executive session to begin the search for a new superintendent.

Shaker School Board Meeting October 9th at 6pm

We encourage the public to attend School Board Meetings, to participate and to become informed about how our schools operate.

Limits to School Board Access

Shaker policies explicitly prohibit interaction between the school board and district staff.

The ROPER DOPER KNOCKOUT!

Obama exposes the morph to the roper doper...

Meet Your New Shaker School Board Member

ONE Shaker is holding an informal conversational opportunity to meet Amy Fulford.

Remember the days when no one had even heard of Gov. Gary Johnson?

Remember the days when no one had even heard of Gov. Gary Johnson?

Gluten-Free Living

You can't tolerate gluten. Gluten is in practically everything. What can you eat?

Welcome to the national effort to make March 13 K9 Veterans Day

Welcome to the national effort to make March 13 K9 Veterans Day

Shaker School Board Work Session Report

Shaker school board work session - board member reports and discussion.

[Infographic] Who Pays Less for Car Insurance: Democrats or Republicans?

Data visualization of voter behavior when it comes to insurance. Very cool and relevant.

School "Report Card" Data Released

Preliminary district and school results on Ohio’s 2011-2012 state tests and several related measures were released today

Shaker School Board Work Session Meeting Thursday, September 27

School Board Work Session Meeting Thursday, September 27, 6:00pm at Administration Building

Are you too Busy at work?

Don't be too busy for your customers. Busy is not good business. Time management tips to manage and promote good employee morale and enhance customer service.

Wellness is a word; Living is a verb!

WoW! There is a big difference between knowing what we have been told about wellness and actually living well. Living well is really important!

Family Fights Back Against Breast Cancer

After his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, John Ertz made a promise to do everything he could to eliminate the disease. The Race for the Cure gave him the chance to take control and fight back.

5-Tips to keep your Business Growing Strong!

5-ways to keep your business fresh, exciting and profitable! Don't fall into these traps.

From Incarceration to Stability

Beating the odds: one woman's journey from incarceration to stability

Where's Dat?

a cuppa coffee and ralphy starts to sketch...