I firmly believe that Chattanooga 2.0 is the single most critical movement happening in Chattanooga, and will be for the next 20 years. Nothing is more important to our local future than making Chattanooga the smartest city in the South.
Why? I have been in Chattanooga all…
This summer, Chattanooga has seen an abundance of local families and out-of-town visitors exploring our beautiful city. Not surprising, the Chattanooga Zoo is always a favorite attraction for many. And while I could talk about our beloved animals and amazing summer programs, I instead would like…
On July 31st, we held our second all-coalition event at UTC to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and take a critical look at the work left to be done. Three sets of panelists at the celebration shared perspectives from a regional, state, and national context…
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”
Richard Steel’s words from 1710 resonate now as the knowledge from reading impacts everything in life.
Our children’s success in school and subsequently in the workforce, stems from an ability to read. Reading prepares our children for…
I have always found it interesting that a blog is, by its nature, made for preaching to the choir. To the converted. This is a good thing: it’s a place where a writer can work out her thoughts, remind herself of things worth remembering, and shine…
If I could be the education god, and I could endow every educator with only one thing, it would be the heart-felt, gut-level, absolute belief that every student is gifted! I believe that all learning is self-directed, facilitated, and contextual. Learning is facilitated in the home,…
Seeing a young child’s eyes light up as they watch a turtle eat a blueberry or hearing giggles and squeals of delight as the flying squirrel glides across the room, fills me with joy! The excitement our littlest visitors radiate is contagious as they make their…
On May 15, 2001, at the peak of the dot com era, Apple announced plans to open 25 retail stores across the US, the first two opening just four days after the announcement. A visit to any one of the more than 500 retail locations that…