Bluegrass Times

Op-ed: We have reached an impasse

By Beanie Geoghegan | Feb 1, 2022

Education is the hot topic of the day.

What will your response be?

By Beanie Geoghegan | Jan 17, 2022

At a recent conference focusing on the concerns surrounding education and the possible solutions, Pastor Cecil Blye of More Grace Christian Academy, gave a talk entitled “One Response the The Clarion Call For Authentic K-12 Education.”

No perfect society

By Beanie Geoghegan | Jan 12, 2022

“Jonas’s community is a perfect society. There is no pain or hunger, everyone is provided for, and there are no problems. A set of Rules governs everything from the formation of families, to the standards for behavior…Jonas discovers that the community has not only removed sadness and pain but has also removed joy and love.” - "The Giver Study Guide" by Andrew Clausen

A solid foundation

By Beanie Geoghegan | Dec 20, 2021

It has been said that the Declaration of Independence is the foundation of our country and that The Constitution is the blueprint or building plan for it.

SEL through literature

By Beanie Geoghegan | Dec 14, 2021

“SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.”This is the definition of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) that has driven the billion-dollar investment in programs throughout public schools across the country.