“Violated” – sad, sad book from ESPN reporters – about the problems at Baylor – made me think of how schools at the local level could do a better job in addressing student concerns – or whether there would always be a problem – but in light of the Secretary of Education’s address last week, an apt book to be reading

“Dandelion Fire” – book 2 of the 100 cupboards series – good – definitely recommendable as young adult – like 4th-5th grade reading – it does bug me that the female characters are underdeveloped – I don’t have to have them fighting dragons and being superheroes – but I’d like them to at least do more than fix dinner…

“No Other Team” – great book by an MLS player – lived his life in Kansas – good stories about the US National Team – but moreover, good life lessons – I’d like to use one of the passages with my scholars bowl kids – about how to properly ride the bench – to be a contributing, positive force rather than a nuisance when you don’t play

“Train Smarter, Run Forever” – mom’s book – I borrowed it after she finished – new book from Runner’s World on how to preserve your running life as long as you can – how to be smart about it – good read

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