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INTRODUCING

by judithmcconnell
written by judithmcconnell

Did it ever occur to me that one day I would serve on a School Board? No. But I did and learned so much that I want to share.

Who are school board members? Some are there, forever, to validate themselves. Others, to promote their business, or to use their board membership as a step to political office. Some want to promote athletics, others to prevent future redistricting. Then, there is the teacher’s union relationship . . .

Board members take an oath to ensure the education of children in their district and to represent district property taxpayers. Do you see these here? Not so much. Throughout the book I encourage better vetting of board candidates and attendance at board meetings.

At last and importantly more than ever we are seeing parents standing up to school boards – excellent. Hopefully not too late.

Truth Behind School Boards is scheduled for release mid August so please watch for it. You’ll learn so much, some surprising. Promise.

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Meet Fetcher

by judithmcconnell
written by judithmcconnell

. . . the star of the children’s book I am finally writing. Finally, because I’ve been thinking about the story for a very long time.

“A children’s book you ask.” Yep. “Not your typical topic.” True.

Seriously, and I tend toward serious, e.g., Truth Behind School Boards. Okay then, two most recent posts delve into returning to school – or not; virtual learning – even teachers do not like it; will learning pods be successful? Will 40% of parents, as polled, maintain some form of homeschooling post virus? There are districts requesting parents to sign agreements that they will not observe their children’s online classes. WHAAAT? Why? No.

So, I have a headache now (not virtual) and need a break from ‘serious.’ Likely, especially if you are a parent or grandparent, you do, too. Hence Fetcher.

Clearly, this puppy is feeling part of the family and at home from day one. The children name him in the hope he’ll fetch their toys. Does he? How else do they play? There will be a fun surprise.

Haven’t a specific timeline yet but imagine I’ll be looking frequently to Fetcher for distraction. Stay tuned.

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What the Artist Does

by judithmcconnell
written by judithmcconnell

      “That’s what the artist does.” Right. Or not. Am attempting to sketch a dress I wear to my first high school dance. I am a writer, not an artist. Clearly.

Working on a forthcoming book I often refer to as ‘the dresses book,’ actual title Dressing Up. Growing Up, telling a usually highly intelligent friend during a phone visit that I am simply not good at drawing.

Surely my artist will significantly improve upon what I provide except I can’t exactly just tell her “Oh, I need drawings of my eighth grade graduation dress, the dress I wear to travel by train to visit my Aunt, Uncle and cousins during the summer another year – think I am so sophisticated because I wear pumps and carry a train case – the suits I buy while living and working in San Francisco for a time, the very dressy suit for my daughter’s wedding,” you get the idea.

And, the artist needs ideas.

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