Set the Pace in September

Texas went back to school on the 27th; quite a late start from previous years due to the legislature's passing of the 'Sanctity of Summer Bill' (my title). Texas ranks in the Top 10 of the lowest-performing states in terms of public education, but thank God we get our state-mandated, extra-long summer break!

Regardless, we are back at school and back in the full swing of things. On the way home from school today, I heard a great story on NPR that does a fantastic job of summarizing why I'm so tired at the end of each day at this point in the beginning of the school year.

Listen for yourself; the link is below.

September a Fresh Start for Students, Teachers

All Things Considered, August 29, 2007 · Commentator and teacher Emily Wylie explains why she dresses and acts differently during the month of September than any other time of the year.