Commentary: Cold forecast for superintendent's program to fight hunger
We like to think hunger is not much of a problem in Northwest Arkansas. But it is.
Michael Poore
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Commentary: Excellence found in problem-solving
For me, the start of a new year means envisioning opportunities I see unfolding during the year to come. In 2016, I see a whole lot of opportunity for us all t…
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Commentary: Giving thanks for excellent schools, students and staff
Thanksgiving. The word itself just makes you feel good. I doubt any other word has as many positive associations as Thanksgiving. As you're reading this, I hop…
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Commentary: Film Festival seeks involvement of youth
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce's Business Matters Breakfast, where the Bentonville Film Festival ou…
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Commentary: Chocolate cake defines leadership
This month's column is inspired by a piece of art created for me as a "thank you" note for teaching a lesson on leadership last week to kindergartners at Sugar…
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Igniting the future
Ignite! What a powerful verb. So many nouns used in education gain strength from the word ignite: learning, preparation, engagement, awareness, creativity, pas…
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Commentary: Summers off? Not for educators
"Ah, to be an educator and to have the summers off!"
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Commentary: Bored? Not in Bentonville
It's official: Summer is here. The joyful songs that accompany the end of the school year will inevitably turn into a lamentable refrain that is far from music…
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The Poore Page: May brings shower of accomplishments
In many ways, May is a wonderful month. The additional daylight entices families outside to enjoy what is usually the best weather of the year. Neighbors and f…
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Commentary: What does preparedness look like?
Career ready, college ready, post-secondary prepared and future ready.
