tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574273713363782705.comments2023-12-30T15:27:39.969-08:00The Brass BellCamille Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12456157496864661868noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574273713363782705.post-47237042898048521862013-07-25T14:25:25.793-07:002013-07-25T14:25:25.793-07:00It has been a pleasure reading "The Brass Bel...It has been a pleasure reading "The Brass Bell". The book reviews the wonderful relationship between students and their principal, a person who could drive a hard bargain, but who could still maintain respect.<br /><br />The book recounts the evolution of a school from one room to modern brick and mortar with a stop along the way where the students and teacher shared an abandoned chicken coop.<br /><br />"The Brass Bell" should be read by anyone interested in the education of children that insists on integrity and respect, concepts that need to be part of our present day places of learning.<br /><br />Jack MitchellErebushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766301978258627876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574273713363782705.post-38012509292641566722013-02-26T11:35:16.680-08:002013-02-26T11:35:16.680-08:00One thing I remember about Cherry Road was all of ...One thing I remember about Cherry Road was all of the mothers (the ones who were home) coming out of the houses that surrounded the school to join the children during certain activities and how involved they were. They were as enthusiastic as the teachers, and the feeling was just amazing. It was as if all of these adults cared about you so much, and cared about your education. A very powerful feeling for a child to experience. Far too often, parents expect teachers to handle everything. Kate Pollackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023680616058392248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574273713363782705.post-4463760463203536442010-06-03T14:50:05.192-07:002010-06-03T14:50:05.192-07:00nice blog. I shall have to spend some time hear an...nice blog. I shall have to spend some time hear and read back.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327302239971224387noreply@blogger.com