Mr. Schenkel’s Opus
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Go, the Class is Ended
The quietest boy in Room 136 asked if he could play the teacher for a day. He never really gave the seat back.
Oct 18
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The Ransom and the Redhead
The network wanted my students’ opinions, not mine. So they handed me $20 and two hours in Manhattan.
Oct 11
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If You Want Fair, Go to Danbury!
Life isn't fair. For a few decades, I could at least tell my students where it was.
Oct 4
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September 2026
Mismatched Socks
Tom had a twinkle in his eye, a lacrosse stick, and two completely different socks.
Sep 27
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The Day the School Almost Tipped Over
Show and tell was going fine until a trailer pulled up behind the cafeteria.
Sep 20
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High Five
John high-fived everybody. This is the story of his greatest one.
Sep 13
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We Must Go On With Our Lives
In the months after 9/11, a quiet boy named William was moved into my math class.
Sep 13
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