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Enthusiastic About Education

A Guide to Inspiring Children to Learn

By Ron Clark

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Soon the day came for the show. As with any school, word had spread that something was going on, but the students couldn't figure out what it was. The students had caught a few glimpses during the week: a feather boa sticking out of Mrs. Woolard's car trunk, teachers passing cassette tapes back and forth, Mrs. Wilson staring into space while bobbing her head and making short movements with her feet and everyone on the faculty walking with a bit of spirit and excitement. We told our students at lunchtime that they would be going to the gym later for a surprise but that any misbehavior whatsoever would ruin it for everyone. Parents and substitutes watched our classes while we transformed ourselves behind the stage. Soon the extravaganza began.

When the curtain opened, the students were informed that they were about to witness a presentation in their honor for their outstanding efforts that year. They were told it was a gift from the teachers because they appreciated each and every one of them and that they were doing this because they cared for all the students of Snowden. And then came the magic. Teachers who never seemed to show enthusiasm or spark were standing before the students, dressed to the nines, dancing and singing away.

Mrs. Sawyer was transformed into Diana Ross. Mrs. Jones shocked everyone as Olivia Newton-John from Grease


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