The Rules of Engagement
The single most important element in learning is to become engaged with the subject. The single most important element in teaching is to engage the student with the subject. Merely presenting information (or merely taking notes) is neither teaching nor learning. Alas, this non-teaching and non-learning event is taking place in some classroom somewhere today. […]
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander Keynote at GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
The Jefferson County Republican Party held their annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday evening, April 27, 2013 at Carson Newman College. Key note speaker for the event was United States Senator Lamar Alexander. Other dignitaries that participated in the program were, in order of appearance- Chancellor Telford Forgety, Judge Dewayne Sloan, U.S. Representative Jimmy Duncan, […]
CRUISIN’ AND GROOVIN’ IN HISTORIC DANDRIDGE
Love history? Love classic cars? Love oldies music? And what about prizes and great food? Then head to the lovely and historic town of Dandridge, Tennessee on May 11 and you’ll find it all. When local Dandridge merchants decided on a cruise-in type event for a new spring attraction in 2010, little did they know […]
Fallout From Federal School Lunch Dictates
The Jefferson County Department of Education is feeling the financial fallout from Federal dictates regarding the content of school lunches. In a push to address the trend of childhood obesity, the USDA-with significant support from First Lady Michelle Obama-instigated strict guidelines for school lunches during the 2012-2013 school year. Some school officials, however, are questioning […]
Corker: U.S. Assessment of Chemical Agent’s Use in Syria “Deeply Troubling”
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last week said a U.S. intelligence assessment that chemical agents have been used in Syria is “deeply troubling.” Corker was among a bipartisan group of senators yesterday who sent a letter to the president asking for an unclassified answer to whether “the Assad regime […]
Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association to Meet June 1, 2013
All retired educators are invited to attend the June 1 meeting of the Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association at Stokely Memorial Cafeteria on the campus of Carson – Newman University. Brunch, which cost $10.00, is at 9:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Ellis, author of Dandridge, which is part of the Images of […]
John Lucas’ The Future
Upon my last trip to my local book store, I ran across a book whose title caught my eye: John Lucas’ The Future: An Essay on God, Temporality, and Truth. Obviously, this is a philosophy book, mostly dealing with issues involving God’s will and presence, and its relationship to time as we understand it. Let […]
Show Us Your Agri-Art… New Reader Photos
The Post is celebrating different aspects of beauty in Jefferson County. Jefferson County is home to some of the best agricultural scenery in the United States and we would love to see pictures of your version of Agri-Art. It may be a great animal shot, an interesting barn, wildflowers on a fence or the lawn […]
Check The Bag
I overheard a conversation this week that is indicative of a general problem people have with expectations. Someone was discussing the new film “Scary Movie 15” or whatever inconceivable number we are up to now. They said, and I quote, “It was really stupid.” This represents a fundamental, colossal problem with individual expectations. Of course […]
New Market Teachers Vs. NMVFD Annual Match Up For Relay For Life
The New Market Community came out on Friday evening to support New Market Elementary School in their quest to raise funds for Relay for Life. An annual Spring event, the softball game that pits New Market Elementary teachers and staff against the New Market Volunteer Fire Department is a favorite community activity. Though the weather […]
Math In And Around The House
Math in and around the house or in everyday life. Just like science math is all around us… opportunities abound to enrich your child’s ability to understand relationships between numbers and mathematical patterns, all necessary for success in math. These activities will not only help in developing good math skills, they will build good self-esteem […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzzz this week was all about agendas. The Ethics hive was in a swarm and the result was a nest of nasty. Stinging accusations flew from both sides and the end result was waspish. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that more bridges were burned than situations resolved. The low humm is that […]
The Battle Wages On
The Ethics Committee convened this week and the hour plus of debate was uncomfortable. Frankly, most of the issues that were brought up in the meeting could have been addressed with a simple phone call to the Director of Schools. At question was the propriety of Commissioner Turner leaving school grounds to attend County government […]
Once Upon A Time Without Fast Food
Once upon a time in a far away land, there was a sleepy little village… well actually county. And in this county were a few small towns. While the people were happy and content, there seemed to be something missing. Not knowing what was missing, most people went about their lives in a merry fashion. […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Youngest Major Leaguer
Imagine what it would feel like to step out on the pitcher’s mound, before a crowd of thousands of fans, and pitch to a major League baseball player who has played the sport for years and has racked up numerous home runs. Now, imagine how intimidating it would feel if you were only 15-years-old and […]
Best Tomato?
I am looking for some tomato plants and am new to gardening. I have noticed that there are several different varieties of plants and was wondering if you have any suggestions for a tomato that has a good flavor and is easy to grow? There are multiple varieties of tomato plants and most gardeners have […]