Archive for May, 2008

We’re on a mission from God…

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

byword

Byword (bi’ wûrd) n. Something noteworthy or worth hearing. It is a title that band members Elliot Stone, Brent Ragan, Tim LoPresto, and Neil Young wish to mark a transparency in their music, glorifying the source of their inspiration and hope: Jesus Christ. Raw and energetic, filled with melodic guitar riffs, victorious baritone vocals, and a sincere message, Byword is a rock group of passionate young Idahoans, seeking to lead the people of this generation into a fresh encounter with the Savior.
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Why are our schools flunking?

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

It is the question at the heart of the documentary Flunked.

Narrated by Joe Mantegna, Flunked isn’t another hit piece on the American education system, instead it is an eyes-wide-open look at what is working! The statistics are clear, our education system isn’t doing great but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bright spots. Flunked highlights those in the system that are getting it right and making a difference.
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