Here’s my column from today’s paper. It’s something some folks would consider a rarity coming from me: a feel-good story.
The preferred term is “promotion ceremony,” for the record. But whatever you do, don’t call what’s about to happen at KIPP TRUTH Academy an “eighth-grade graduation.”
“We reserve the word ‘graduation’ for the end of high school,” said the school’s principal, Steve Colmus. “Finishing eighth grade is a step along the way. But the goal is bigger than that.”
Also, something most excellent happened to me this morning. Forces beyond my control mean I can’t tell you what it is for several more weeks. But it is most excellent, trust me.
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30 April | 14:29 | Leah Shafer
YAY for most excellent news! Why can't you spill the beans yet?
30 April | 14:39 | Josh
It's a secret! At least until it's formally announced, which won't be for a few weeks.
01 May | 21:18 | rebecca
i know! i know! you're pregnant!
10 May | 12:38 | lw
In which case, the question is, whose is it?
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Joshua Benton is the director of the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University, among other things. Before that, he was a staff writer and columnist for The Dallas Morning News. (More.)
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