Changing Semesters

Exams have arrived, and the first semester is about to wrap up. I always enjoy second semester the most. First semester is spent looking back; back to summer, back toThanksgiving, back to Christmas. Students are not yet in school mode, and there are frequent changes to class lists and schedules as students drop, add, or simply disappear.

Second semester is about looking forward; toward March break, toward summer, and it feels like there is more positive energy in the classroom. Students are...