By Jane Odom, M.Ed, Director of Implementation Resources, PRC Why? (Musselwhite, 09) Writing involves thinking – we want students to realize this from the beginning. Students need to learn strategies for writing and know when to use them. Students need to be able to plan, write and edit their writing. What Does the...

By Keagen Sweeney, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Keagen wrote this poem about her favorite snack.  It was sent to Frito-Lay.  They loved it so much, they gifted her with a years supply of Doritos!    Doritos We are friends You greet me You meet me Right where I'm at Salty, spicy, skinny or fat I'm a girl ...

By Hannah Foley, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Before you continue to read this, I would like you to take a minute and think about how you usually show others that you are interested in getting to know them, being involved in their lives, and having a conversation with them.  What would be the first thing that you would say to...

By Brandon Williamson, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I had my old Vantage for 8 years. It was broken and I had outgrown the device. It had a cracked screen and was being held together by duct tape. When we submitted approval for a new device in 2010, my funding source kept denying the funding for a new device. I set up a meeting an...

By Brooke Brown, author Aside from the Love and Grace of God in Heaven, there is nothing in the world more boundless than captivating stories. We all know the power of fantasy and fiction. Our favorite books, movies, T.V. shows, plays and even role-playing video games can let us escape, encourage us and relate to our tr...

by H Fulton, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  For me, pride shows up in a few different ways — like the music I listen to, the clothes I wear, and even the way I live my life. I may be a Midwestern boy, but my dad and grandpa instilled that southern pride and strong values in me. I’ve always felt connected to thos...