"Your life, books, are fuller than just the end"
- Dan DeLong
"The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth.'"
- Dan Rather
- Dan DeLong
"The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth.'"
- Dan Rather
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- Common Interest - Beliefs & Causes
- Description:
- Mr. Delong, English teacher at Southwestern High, has been suspended from his job due to complaints made about an article he provided his Sophomore English Honors class. Said article is posted on the discussion board and the link section of this group. Feel free to read it and post your opinions on the situation. Further information is still developing. If you have any info to share, then please post in the forum or post on our wall. Please continue to support Mr. DeLong by inviting friends... (read more)
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Events
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- School Board Meeting
Superintendent's Office in Piasa
Monday, November 2 at 6:00pm
Basic Info
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- Mr. DeLong Is Back
- Category:
- Common Interest - Beliefs & Causes
- Description:
- Mr. Delong, English teacher at Southwestern High, has been suspended from his job due to complaints made about an article he provided his Sophomore English Honors class. Said article is posted on the discussion board and the link section of this group. Feel free to read it and post your opinions on the situation. Further information is still developing. If you have any info to share, then please post in the forum or post on our wall. Please continue to support Mr. DeLong by inviting friends... (read more)
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- Open: All content is public.
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- Location:
- Piasa, IL, 62036
Recent News
- News:
- The author of the article, Jonah Lehrer, wants to help support Mr. D. He's on our sister group, Let's Join Together to Keep Mr. DeLong at SHS FORVER! asking how he can get involved. If you have any suggestions, go there and let him know!
Information on how to get onto the agenda at the Board meeting is posted on the group's discussion board.
Monday, Nov. 2nd at 6:00pm is Mr. DeLong's hearing at the Superintendent's office in Piasa, IL.
Also, plan to call the School Board office Monday from 8am-2pm at 618-729-3211 to show your support for Mr. DeLong.
Below are some email addresses that you can contact and voice your opinions:
lelsea@piasabirds.net (Superintendent)
sweese@piasabirds.net (Admin. Assistant)
Board Members:
Steve Reed – 618-836-7487
Jim Wickenhauser – 618-372-4142
Marty Johnson – 618-729-4354
Steve Ritzhaupt – 618-372-8805
Rodney Bailey – 618-729-2136
Mike Wegener – 618-729-3229
Tim Baker in Brighton.
Many news articles and blogs are being posted to support Mr. DeLong! Check them out in the link section on the lower left side of the group page!
The article was given to the Sophomore English Honors class.
Please continue to share further information on our wall or discussion board so we can keep fellow supporters updated!