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In the Trenches - Teaching 101

Special education, also known as special-needs education, is the practice of educating students to accommodate their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. Educating our young population today, is akin to parenting, perhaps the second most difficult profession to master. To the layperson, it might appear simplistic and rote, but that is a misnomer, as we routinely face enormous responsibilities and challenges annually. This is not a job, it is a calling. Although we wear many hats, our dedication and support is evident.  All students are respected, nurtured, and encouraged to be active participants in the learning process. We work in tandem with other educators to ensure individual growth and creativity. Our focus is always on the child, whether gifted, special needs or other. Listen to the report.

Book Nook - Saving Grace

Twenty some years ago, when I lived in Eastern Washington, I was out at a lake one busy summer day enjoying the heat of an Indian day. I wasn't a father and I didn't have any major responsibilities outside of rounding out my education and taking in what youth was still in my body. It was a good time to be alive, mid-twenties, good shape; family members since gone still alive. It was a far better time than I realized, but isn't that how it always is? Hear the story.

The Pickleball Craze

It takes a whiffle ball, a 16” x 8” racquet that is bigger than a ping pong paddle but smaller than a tennis racket. You can actually convert one tennis court into four pickleball courts. The game has been rising in popularity. In fact, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The USA Pickle Ball Association called the sport highly contagious. Pickleball is a great alternative for older players who used to play tennis, but have physical limitations such as hip, shoulder knee or other joint problems. It’s also a very social game.

Essay - Democracy

This story was produced as part of the Democracy Day journalism collaborative by wprnPublicRadio.com, [http://wprnPublicRadio.com] a nationwide effort to shine a light on the threats and opportunities facing American democracy. Read more at usdemocracyday.org [http://usdemocracyday.org/].

WPRN Public Radio Theater Presents Caught Between Episode 24

Final Episode - Twenty-four – It's a dangerous world out there. Guzzetta and Ainsworth are at the amusement park, but can they prevent Calabrese's murder? Will D'laska arrive on time, and if he does, will he be able to convince Calabrese his life is in danger? Have Floriano and Stone planned it correctly and perfectly?  Agent John Gage has little praise for Detective Sergeant Michael D'laska. In fact, he gives him a stark warning concerning his future.