Monthly Archives: September 2009

September 28, 2009

GOLDEN BELL

Mueller Charter School is a finalist for California’s prestigious Golden Bell Award.  That is significant.  It’s a big deal.   Significant because it means that the California School Boards Association (CSBA), the organization that grants the award, still values schools … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2009

1000 ORIGAMI CRANES

  Monday, September 21st, is the United Nation’s 27th annual attempt to promote an International Day of Peace.  We are asked to pause and reflect.  Or perhaps set aside our personal or political anger.  To cease fire.  For one day. … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2009

THE GUNPOWDER CHRONICLES, Part 4: “Are You Listening?”

This is the 4th in a series about our partnership with the Chula Vista Nature Center at Gunpowder Point. These posts will document our progress as we move our middle school science program off campus– to a satellite classroom called the San Diego Bay! … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2009

WHY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER AT EL MILAGRO

On Tuesday morning President Obama will be speaking to children in schools all across America.  He will deliver the messages that we have spent our careers delivering to our students:  stay in school.  Work hard.  Take responsibility for your education. … Continue reading →

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