by Jeff Maisey | Jul 1, 2019 | Horton, News, News & Views
By John L. Horton “It takes an (entire) village to raise a child.” (African Proverb) “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come” (Victor Hugo, Writer-Poet-Statesman) “No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.” (Abraham Lincoln, Among...
by Jeff Maisey | May 6, 2019 | Horton
TEACHERS APPRECIATION DAY/WEEK (MAY 6-10, 2019): TEACHERS ARE MY HEROES “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care…” (Anonymous) Lately, teachers have been all over the news. Additionally, we will celebrate “Teachers Appreciation...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar Often one of the most overlooked elected positions in local communities is that of members of the school local board. This oversight is amazing given that the decisions made by school board members can help boost property values or keep them severely...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 12, 2015 | Horton, News, News & Views
By John Horton The “No Child Left Behind” education law is being cancelled and replaced. The House voted on December 2 to significantly reduce the federal role in education and delegate the responsibility for improving and sanctioning public schools to the individual...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 7, 2015 | Horton, News & Views
By John Horton To the children and students of the 21st century: May I have a few words with you concerning an issue of utmost importance? I challenge you to remain in school, get a good education and prepare yourself for the newly arrived 21st century. ...
