Writing is perhaps the highest form of communication that humans have developed.
From the complex structure of computer languages, to the early remnants of hand imprints in caves, and the philosophical discussions in ancient Greece about public oratory vs. written record, writing has earned the top spot in many modern languages.
Writing is one of the last skills that English Learners master on their way to achieving language fluency and one of the first skills that are assessed in a student's progress.
It is a record that we create set to withstand the test of time.
It is written, proof read, edited, rewritten, and published as a final word.
It is open to challenge and criticism, to redaction and correction.
It is used as a source to inspire and create more writing.
It is poems, books, scrolls and scribbles that express thought and emotion.
Writing challenges the writer to conquer the dreaded writer's block.
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Friday, February 1, 2019
February 2019
The new year is up and running.
January kicked the year off and now it's gone. New year's parties, government shut-down, teacher strikes, polar vortex, all this and more has taken place so far this year, and it is only the first month.
February is dedicated to Black History Month. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Rosa Parks Day mark the start of the time to acknowledge the accomplishments and honor the sacrifices of the African-American community.
Asian cultures celebrate Lunar New Year and wish each other health, happiness, good fortunes, and long life. Love is also at the heart of February in Valentine's Day and it is a most appropriate time for educators to reflect on the love they have for their profession. How our love for teaching motivates us to educate students.
President's day should serve as more than a holiday and help to keep in mind the qualities of leadership needed for the highest office in the land, an office of honor that can humble, and test with trying times.
And finally, two events in two very different sports, the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. Yes, February is indeed a non-stop fast break that will lead into the madness of March.
Have a Great February, Educators!"
Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
Copyright 2019. MRCR Educational Consulting Firm. All Rights Reserved.
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