Thirty years ago this week I was a last-minute hire at Cannon Fall High School to teach 7th grade Life… Read more First Flight
Author: timothygoodwin
Silence Understood
June is Pride Month. Today in Northfield was “Pride in the Park.” Something I noticed was the number of young… Read more Silence Understood
Squirrel Jam
What is squirrel jam you ask? Well, it’s not jam made of squirrels. That would be gross. Squirrel Jam is… Read more Squirrel Jam
What is the Purpose of School?
From a systems-thinking perspective, the best way to understand the purpose of an organization such as a school is to… Read more What is the Purpose of School?
Culmination
I’ve always been a “project” kind of guy. I like things to have a goal, and endpoint in mind. I… Read more Culmination
Music, Emotion, & Learning
I heard a story on U2 X-Radio (SiriusXM) about a 6th grade geography teacher framing an Ireland geography lesson, and… Read more Music, Emotion, & Learning
The Sweetest Thing
Last week I wrote about the simple gifts. That’s still on my brain this week. I’m reminded of recently a… Read more The Sweetest Thing
Together
I’d like to do some shameless self-promotion. Here’s a sample of four songs from my upcoming Album, Together, which will… Read more Together
One Last Simple Gift
The last simple gift from a friend was the importance of telling those you love just that. I guess it… Read more One Last Simple Gift
Oh, That Surplus
Minnesota is looking at a $17 billion surplus as they begin work in the 2023 legislative session. Oh what to… Read more Oh, That Surplus
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