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Honoring our winter unsung heroes

We all know the past two winters have been tough. We had nine snow days last year, and this year we have eight already. Hopefully, ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:33 am

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What stops us from listening better?

I read a recent blog post from an education writer named Paul LaRue. He talked about impediments to good listening. He listed the following: Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, February 5, 2015 8:56 am

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Education is not all about taking tests

High school principals in Michigan have expressed concerns about the amount of testing time the State of Michigan is requiring for eleventh graders this spring. ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, January 8, 2015 8:47 am

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Fix the roads, but don’t hurt the classrooms

We’re about to enter pothole season. The weather will turn cold, then it will snow, then it might warm up, then the snow could become ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, December 4, 2014 8:14 am

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Support and solidarity

I saw a remarkable demonstration of support from one group of people for another last week. A teacher’s son tragically died and the teacher’s colleagues ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:52 am

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Tuning out, modern style

The speaker was not engaging, entertaining or dynamic at all. He was talking about the work of the education department in Washington, D.C. to a ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, October 9, 2014 9:06 am

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The challenge to engage students

If you’re reading this article, thank you! Chances are, many folks who got this paper mailed to their house won’t read all of it — ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, September 4, 2014 8:49 am

Columns

The test of a teacher

In more than 40 years as an educator, I’ve met very few individuals who enjoy taking a test. Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, August 7, 2014 9:14 am

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The joys of all sports

With the World Cup excitement and our USA team playing much better than they have in past years, a lot of people have become new ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:45 am

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The future is looking good

We had a great graduation ceremony on Sunday at Brandywine. As I sat and looked at the senior class before the event and shook the ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:43 am

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School staff appreciation week

The vast majority of school workers like their jobs. I’m sure the same can be said for dentists, doctors and lawyers. Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:15 am

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A ‘win-win’ cooperative decision

The Niles Charter Township Board and the Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education just completed a trade of properties. Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, April 3, 2014 9:25 am

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Not everything in school is measurable

I heard a story the other day about a family that is leaving our area. They haven’t been here long. In fact, they just moved ... Read more

by John Jarpe, Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:59 am

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Supt. John Jarpe: Fifty years of Bobcat grads

The first senior class to graduate from Brandywine Senior High School was the Class of 1963. Read more

by John Jarpe, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 4:44 pm

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