"Rise from the pool of ignorance and dry yourself with the towel of knowledge". This is just one of many silly things I say to my classes from time to time and the source for this blog's name. Strange, yes, but my intent is sincere. As a social studies teacher, I'm hyper-connected to the issues of the world and it's frustrating to see so many people walk around seemingly oblivious to things I deem important.
Hmmm, maybe I should lighten up and not worry so much about the rise of China, rampant consumerism built on credit, peak oil or my cat's recent bout of sneezing. Alas, this blog is not for me but for my students. Please take some time to read their views, comment if you wish and join us as we "warm ourselves under the sun of enlightenment".
