Category Archives: Education

Anything related to education–pre-K through post-secondary–that may be of interest to readers. :)

The Letter — Writing 101 Assignment 5

Posted on April 10, 2015 by DrEMiller

Something leaned on my sneaker–a letter. I picked it up. No stamp. Continue reading →

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Writing 101: Day 3 … a day late #writing101

Posted on April 9, 2015 by DrEMiller

Almost all music is important to me, and many pieces flood my being with multiple echos of relationships, places, individuals who have passed through my life… For the first time in a long time, I could not even begin to conceive how to start, where to start, when to start, and what to express. Continue reading →

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Writing 101: Assignment 2 – A Room with a View

Posted on April 7, 2015 by DrEMiller

A few weeks ago, the only author who consistently and almost persistently made me laugh out loud as I read through his works died of an extremely rare form of Alzheimer’s disease — a form that left his mind fully … Continue reading →

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Broken bred – Promote Yourself

Posted on February 27, 2015 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on poetreecreations.wordpress.com:
All that time spent Staring at the sea Immersed in a mystery Unbeknownst to me Just thought to be Terribly alone in pain and lonely The sounds of wind From all directions The roaring…

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19 Struggles Of Having An Outgoing Personality But Actually Being Introverted

Posted on August 28, 2014 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Introversion Effect:
Like many categorizing systems, the separatist thinking behind them attempts to firmly place us in one container or another.  The flaw in these types of systems is that they don’t always take into account the…

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Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

Posted on June 27, 2014 by DrEMiller

This is a must-read if you are applying for scholarships and student loans. Received the following in my inbox today, and I believe it’s important enough to share with all college-bound students. The link to the blog site labeled “Learn what … Continue reading →

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On Special Education: “Disability.gov Update: Education Department Announces Major Change in How State Special Ed Programs Are Evaluated”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by DrEMiller

Here is the link to the topic that has truly upset me: Disability.gov Update: Education Department Announces Major Change in How State Special Ed Programs Are Evaluated. And here’s my commentary. I have not been a fan of Arne Duncan … Continue reading →

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Purchase the goods after you have refined the gift.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Transitions and A Medically Complex Child:
Wandering in a sporting goods store, I heard the typical child parent banter. I want, I need, I can’t live without. As I rounded a corner, I can upon a dad with…

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Technology-Attention Disorder Link?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by DrEMiller

A St Maarten friend posted the blog link below on Facebook, and that got me thinking… What is the link between attention disorders and electronic gadgetry such as tablet devices and smart phones? To quickly summarize, Margaret Rock’s post addresses … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Posted on November 16, 2013 by DrEMiller

As educators, we have learned to accept more than just words to illustrate students’ understanding. For many students, non-literary art forms are the most effective means of communication. Photography is one of these arts. This site, the Weekly Photo Challenge … Continue reading →

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