The Pledge of Allegiance through the years. Food for thought.

The Pledge of Allegiance through the years. Food for thought.

To say I am sick-at-heart about the passing of Joe Paterno would be an understatement. I still believe in his “grand experiment” and I will always remember him fondly as a dedicated educator and role model.

From the Black Shoe Diaries:

Behind Joe Paterno’s Beaver Stadium statue are the words, “Educator, Coach, Humanitarian.” They really could have been arranged in any order. Yes, he won a few football games, and the grand scope of Paterno’s educational and humanitarian achievements was not possible without his blossoming football program. It not only changed the lives of those who passed through it, but also of those who were just lucky enough to be around it for few hours on a Saturday afternoon. It brought together people of all types, forging friendships that otherwise never would have existed. It made us feel bigger than we actually were. Paterno believed that his players could succeed on the field and in the classroom. When ordinary students could overcome their starstruck feelings to say hello, Paterno would ask if they were studying and going to class. He believed in all of us, whether we knew it or not.

Music meets engineering and physics. Love this and share it with every budding tech-type you can find.

This video is an incredible testament to the fact that individuals with autism lead a rich inner life. I will surely approach problem behaviors with a little more understanding, having witnessed this young woman’s struggle with her own body.

Just another way to get kids excited about words — this time, music!

Major kudos to the Milwaukee Public Library for coming up with this rockin’ ad campaign.

Major kudos to the Milwaukee Public Library for coming up with this rockin’ ad campaign.