Google Reader Update (thing # 5)

I read lots of interesting tidbits but only clicked to read the full story a few times. An interesting story about the origin of Veteran’s Day caught my eye. One man from Kansas started the push for Armistice Day (end of WWI) to become Veteran’s Day. Cool.

I also read a rather disturbing, bleak comparison of education to the penitentiary system on the Education Innovation blog.  While much of this is true, I dislike focusing on the problem. It makes it hard to continue teaching with any enthusiasm. What to do?