Flawless vs. Flawless: The Anatomy of a Song

I’ve been listening to MercyMe’s most recent album, Welcome to the New. First of all, what a great album. Tracks like “Shake,” “Greater,” and the title track hit and hit hard. The album is fun, introspective, and challenging. All good. … Continued

It’s All About Relationships

Last week I had one of those days that reminded me of why I became a teacher and why I still love working with other educators. Our faculty and staff gathered for in-service training about relationships and why they matter … Continued

Crucial Conversations

I have always been fascinated with communication.  I suppose the intrigue began at an early age when I realized that some people were really good at it, and others were just plain terrible.  As I matured, I began noticing more … Continued

Test Time

In a few weeks we will begin the season of tests here at ECS.  In March, April and May there will be ISTEP Applied Skills Testing, IRead, ISTEP Multiple Choice and Terra Nova testing.  All of these are important tools … Continued