October 22-29, 2008 – Copper thieves uproot youth sports teams
Warm-up Question:Have you ever done something that ended up having negative consequences for other people? What happened? Did you try to rectify the situation? Granite Park soccer field in Atlanta has had to accommodate five extra teams in recent days,...
October 15-22, 2008 – Economic crisis short-circuits tax cuts
Warm-up Question: Why do we pay taxes? The current economic crisis may put hopes for tax cuts on hold, perhaps permanently. Both presidential candidates have promised lower taxes in some form and both have talked of extending the tax cuts...
October 8-15, 2008 – Isn’t it nice to be invited?
Warm-up Question: How does it feel to be invited to something special? It seemed like a typical Wednesday at Waukee High School. Maddie and Kaitlyn met before school at their lockers. They talked about their weekend plans. Both had planned...
October 1-8, 2008 – After 85 years, Yankee Stadium closes
Warm-up Question: Have you ever thought you did a good job following directions only to find out that you missed the bigger picture or objective? What were you doing? What were you were missing that was right in front of...
September 24-October 1, 2008 – School district quickly suspends controversial policy
Warm-up Question: Tell about a time when you have changed your mind about something important. At the beginning of the school year, the Edmonds, Washington school district had implemented a new policy: students who owed more than $10.00 in the...