Field Trip!<\/strong><\/h3>\nFinally, I’m going to be taking a field trip this summer to a special conference for Catholic educators. This will a great opportunity to network with fellow Catholic teachers and try my hand at reporting a live event. I’ll explain more about the what, where and when in a future post, but here’s a hint: First Down Moses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
After a long hiatus that involved graduating 42 eighth graders, writing a Religion curriculum report, taking care of four kids for a week while my wife was in D.C., and battling food poisoning (don’t ask!), I’m finally able to devote some time to the Chronicle. I’m anxious to get going again, so let’s preview what’s … <\/p>\n
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After a long hiatus that involved graduating 42 eighth graders, writing a Religion curriculum report, taking care of four kids for a week while my wife was in D.C., and battling food poisoning (don’t ask!), I’m finally able to devote some time to the Chronicle. I’m anxious to get going again, so let’s preview what’s coming this summer and and talk about some new ways I hope to connect with you.<\/p>\n