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How to approach theories of myth in Scripture
A recent article published in the Friday Religion section of this newspaper reviewed The Resurrection: History & Myth, a book by Dr. Geza Vermes. The headline - "Book concludes Jesus' resurrection is more myth than provable" - was meant to catch attention,...
Hard work, good IDEAs make things happen
It started with an idea back in the late ‘90s. Two teachers who were part of Teach for America were placed in Donna ISD. JoAnn Gonzales and Tom Torkelson soon learned that our public school system had some very real educational deficiencies,...
Conference to present training for childcare givers
Promoting cultural experiences through storytelling is one of the topics planned for childcare providers attending a conference on Saturday, May 17. The training is sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Becky Martinez, a local school librarian...
Watch Your Language
Most kids go through a teen stage during which they think using obscene language is cool. Somehow they find the way to place the "f" word or the "s" word in everything they say. The more they use these words, the more powerful they feel. There will...
Why we teachers are teachers
She walked into my room one morning last week while I was getting ready for the bell to ring. No one else had arrived yet. She sat down on a chair near my desk and said, "Miss Ardis...why did you decide to become a teacher?" She caught me by surprise....
Leadership club celebrates 60 years of friendship and service
In 1948, Pauline Longwell was a young farm wife. She and her husband, Robert, worked the family farm at 1 3/4 Mile and North Stewart Road in Mission. She turned to a local club of the Texas Home Demonstration Association to help learn how to run her...
The three letters that strike fear in my heart
"Hi Chris," my friend who teaches in a neighboring district said recently when I answered my phone. It was not her usual loud and lively tone. "What's wrong?" I asked. "It's TEA," she said. "We were told today there's a chance they could come in and take...
Tree Man spreads message of reverence for nature and man
Bob Hulett's life work has turned him into a preacher of sorts. He sees the great outdoors as the altar of life. His message is pretty simple: respect nature and have compassion for one another. Long ago, he was dubbed the Tree Man by the children...
Reflecting on Spain’s role in the American Revolution
The American Revolution ( April 19, 1775-Sept. 3, 1783), also known as the War for Independence, had its beginning as a civil war (although no war is civil) by the American Colonies against Britain. But in 1779, Spain joined the conflict, in essence...
Why burden everyone with an eighth period?
Since this is an education column, before I get into the topic for today's column, I would like to answer a question several readers have recently asked regarding headlines. Reporters and columnists submit our...
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