This American Life - Episode #207: Special Ed

Originally aired in 2002, this episode contains stories about people who were told that they're different. But what is 'different' really? Sometimes different can bring unique a perspective to a situation, sometimes different is difficult to understand, and sometimes different can be a complete mystery to all involved.

This American Life - Episode #449: Middle School

 I just finished listening to an episode of This American Life from NPR on the topic of "Middle School." The topic was requested by who else, a middle school student who listens to the podcast. The entire podcast is available online as well as the individual segments. I just thought it was interesting to here from actual middle school students about what they thought of middle school. It made me wonder what our students would say if they had been interviewed, and that we are not alone in the triumphs and challenges that we face everyday.