JIM MARTIN, staffer for Discovering Democracy IV shares his REFLECTIONS
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on May 19, 2013 - 4:58 a.m.
JIM MARTIN, staffer for Discovering Democracy IV shares his REFLECTIONS. I am happy to post another REFLECTION STATEMENT by a staffer who traveled to Washington, DC with the 4th annual Milton High School Discovering Democracy field study. This sharing is written by JIM MARTIN, school liaison officer at Milton High School.
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Very inspiring, meaningful feature article by Dan Lassiter on front page of today’s Gazette, “Good-bye Mom: Family gathers to send mother on her final journey”!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on May 12, 2013 - 7:04 a.m.
Very inspiring, meaningful feature article by Dan Lassiter on front page of today’s Gazette, “Good-bye Mom: Family gathers to send mother on her final journey”!
His personal sharing is a blessing for me. THANK YOU, Dan! THANK YOU! God bless you and your family!! I am convinced that TODAY – MOTHER’S DAY – is the best day for this realistic, honest, personal article. What do YOU think?
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DAN MAYER, staffer for Discovering Democracy shares his REFLECTIONS
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on May 9, 2013 - 3:10 a.m.
DAN MAYER, staffer for Discovering Democracy shares his REFLECTIONS on the 4th Field Study in Washington, DC. Last evening NBC15-WMTV showed the video of the presentation of one of the five 2013 CRYSTAL APPLE AWARDS to VAL CROFTS. GOOD NEWS! TODAY I am sharing the REFLECTION of DAN MAYER on his experience as a staffer for Discovering Democracy IV on field study this year. GLAD to share the GOOD news of Discovering Democracy at Milton High School. We need MORE democracy/civics education programs like Discovering Democracy in our high schools throughout WI and the US! Do you agree?
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VAL CROFTS "2013 Crystal Apple Award" featured on NBC15 TONIGHT?!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on May 8, 2013 - 2:38 a.m.
VAL CROFTS "2013 Crystal Apple Award" featured on NBC15 TONIGHT?! It is my understanding that TONIGHT (Wed., 5/8) NBC15 will announce VAL CROFTS, the social studies teacher at MILTON HS who founded and directs the annual Discovering Democracy field study, as honoree of one of the five "2013 Crystal Apple Awards." I’ll be watching to find out. Will YOU?
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VAL CROFTS named “CRYSTAL APPLE 2013” honoree!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on May 1, 2013 - 3:18 a.m.
VAL CROFTS named “CRYSTAL APPLE 2013” honoree! Yesterday, Leigh Mills from Madison’s WMTV - NBC 15 traveled to Milton High School to announce that VAL CROFTS, founder/director of Discovering Democracy and social studies teacher, is a 2013 “Crystal Apple” honoree. She joined with Crofts’ Advanced Placement students to present him with the award.
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TODAY is ARBOR DAY!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 26, 2013 - 7:14 a.m.
TODAY is ARBOR DAY! Thanks to the JOY CARDIN show on WPR this morning with guest, Bob Gensemer, a certified arborist with Tree Care Specialists in Mequon, I was reminded that today is ARBOR DAY! Thanks to JOY and BOB! Did YOU already know that today is ARBOR DAY?
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Education mission in South Sudan – Anita Henderlight back to WI to report.
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 24, 2013 - 6:26 a.m.
Education mission in South Sudan – Anita Henderlight back to WI to report. Believing that education in SOUTH SUDAN is crucial for this young nation, Marilyn and I are looking forward ANITA HENDERLIGHT’s 4th annual WI visit! She will be staying in our home next week as she returns to WI to share her story and the story of Africa ELI.
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TODAY is EARTH DAY!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 22, 2013 - 5:01 a.m.
TODAY is EARTH DAY! I am baffled as to WHY the attention to EARTH DAY seems to have waned in context with growing evidence of and concern about CLIMATE CHANGE. What do YOU think?
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"Was this the worst week ever in USA history?”
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 21, 2013 - 10:29 a.m.
“Was this the worst week ever in USA history?”
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Discovering Democracy IV Director Val Crofts & students on “YOUR TALK SHOW” – WCLO (1230 AM) at 10 am tomorrow!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 18, 2013 - 4:59 a.m.
Discovering Democracy IV Director Val Crofts & students on “YOUR TALK SHOW” – WCLO (1230 AM) at 10 am tomorrow! I am looking forward to the opportunity to hear the reflections of Val Crofts, founder/director of Discovering Democracy and a couple of his students with TIM BREMEL, host of “YOUR TALK SHOW” at 10 am CDT tomorrow (Friday, April 19). Anticipating that radio discussion, I invited VAL CROFTS to write a REFLECTION statement on his 4th annual DD field study. Here it is...
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LEGALLY REQUIRED transparency for Milton School District!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 11, 2013 - 3:53 a.m.
LEGALLY REQUIRED transparency for Milton School District! FINALLY there is evidence that the Milton School Board with Board President Rob Roy has realized that the board is subject to our WI OPEN RECORDS LAW! I hope so! The Milton Courier today has a follow-up report on the Board's search for a new Milton superintendent.
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WE DEMAND A VOTE! Yes or no, but VOTE!!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 10, 2013 - 4:46 a.m.
WE DEMAND A VOTE! Yes or no, but VOTE! WE THE PEOPLE of the US are making our DEMAND stronger and stronger, WE WANT A VOTE!" SENATOR RON JOHNSON - WE DEMAND A VOTE! What do YOU want?
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“WE WANT A VOTE!” We deserve a vote on gun controls!!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 9, 2013 - 4:01 a.m.
“WE WANT A VOTE!” We deserve a vote on gun controls!! WHY do our elected representatives whom we “hire” to VOTE on legislation in our Congress think they can AVOID that MAJOR assignment of their JOB DESCRIPTION: VOTE on legislation?! I AGREE with the crowd at President Obama's CT speech yesterday, "We want a vote! We want a vote! We want a vote!" I WANT A VOTE! Do YOU?
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“Visions of the future: Young people see bright prospects for Janesville’s tomorrow” & "Vision 2020"
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 7, 2013 - 8:39 a.m.
“Visions of the future: Young people see bright prospects for Janesville’s tomorrow” & "Vision 2020" - The front page headline article offers opportunity for a VISION of our FUTURE and introduces the supplement, "Vision 2020" in today's Gazette. Be sure to carefully read both! YOU will be glad you did! I AM glad I read them both!!
“Visions of the future: Young people see bright prospects for Janesville’s tomorrow” is the headline of the feature article by Shelly Birkelo in today’s Janesville Gazette. Very meaningful to read the statements by Janesville high school students responding to the Gazette’s 3 questions. Encouraging! I urge you to read this valuable article.
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Elections? Outcomes? Voting?
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on April 4, 2013 - 4:40 a.m.
Elections? Outcomes? Voting? Did YOU vote last Tuesday? Why do so few eligible citizens vote? What is YOUR evaluation of the outcomes of the elections last Tuesday? Why so many uncontested elections? What is the meaning of so many WRITE-IN campaigns? What do YOU think?
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New Life - Easter - FULL EQUALITY for ALL persons!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on March 31, 2013 - 6:34 a.m.
New Life - Easter - FULL EQUALITY for ALL persons! As I celebrate EASTER with its promise of new and full life, I am especially mindful of the discussions in our US Supreme Court last week wrestling with the issue of FULL EQUALITY for ALL persons. I believe in FULL EQUALITY. I am among those Christians who believe that GOD is still speaking. Do YOU?
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NO ELECTION for Milton School Board next Tuesday!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on March 29, 2013 - 7:09 a.m.
NO ELECTION for Milton School Board next Tuesday! Gratitude to the Milton Courier and Janesville Gazette for factual information about Spring Election Day next Tuesday, April 2. Frustrating and sad that there is NO ELECTION for MILTON SCHOOL BOARD! What do YOU think?
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Discovering Democracy IV HOME safe & sound!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on March 25, 2013 - 8:18 a.m.
Discovering Democracy IV HOME safe & sound! COMMENDATION to the 42 students who, with the support of DD founder/director VAL CROFTS & 5 staffers, had a very productive, satisfying, meaningful week on field study in Washington, DC!
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REP RYAN’s RESOLUTION passed in House with Discovering Democracy IV WATCHING!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on March 22, 2013 - 6:06 a.m.
REP RYAN’s RESOLUTION passed in House with Discovering Democracy IV WATCHING! Headlines all over are that Rep. Paul Ryan’s BUDGET RESOLUTION which avoids a government shutdown next week passed the House yesterday morning. I sat in the gallery with the Milton High School Discovering Democracy IV group watching the vote and then the Q&A with REP. PAUL RYAN in his House Budget Committee Hearing room.
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Discovering Democracy IV - CAPITOL HILL DAY
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on March 21, 2013 - 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin: Discovering Democracy IV from Milton HS was on CAPITOL HILL TODAY! They acquitted themselves well as they participated actively in the Q&A sessions with members of Congress. They are in overdrive...
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