Category Archives: Social Media

Help me help us

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

So. . .I’m curious. . .if you all could redesign the MSMS website, what would you want it to look like? How could you make sure that the site’s content remains strong? Are there school websites that you think are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Social Media | 30 Comments

One More Quick Thought about Yesterday

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Would all Americans have been better served if our media outlets focused more on reporting the news than on editorializing it? Continue reading →

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Finally: the news gets juicy

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

No, I’m not talking about Sara Palin’s endorsement of The Don. However, there are loads of stories relevant to our mission here. We’ll deal with two right away. This morning, The Atlantic recapped a Vanderbilt University study of low minority … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Pop Culture, Race in Mississippi, Social Media | 16 Comments

Online What?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Thomas_Easterling

Mr. Leggett and I had an interesting discussion last week about the efficacy of online learning. I dismissed the very idea as implausible; in so many words, he insisted that online classes are simply part of what schools need to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Antiquated

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Thomas_Easterling

Last month, at a party for one of Jack’s friends: a sunny fall day, a rented jumper humming with activity in the back yard, parents speaking with each other in the distracted way we do while trying to keep an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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