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A Conversation with Dr. Grove About Public Schools
I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Cornelius Grove to discuss new new book, A Mirror For Americans: What the East Asian Experience Tells Us about Teaching Students Who Excel. We need a major overhaul to the education system as it is in North American schools. Perhaps we can learn from the way…
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Mastermind Street Jam – Homegrown Show Part 2 (1996)
Mastermind continued the Homegrown edition of his radio show with some great Canadian tunes but had to squeeze in some of the new hot tracks that were popping at the time too. This episode aired in June of 1996 and is the 68th tape in my collection of Mastermind Street Jam episodes. Download this episode (for…
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Can a Poem Save Your Life?
Write a Poem, Save Your Life: A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages by Meredith Heller “The first line is a gift, whispered in my ear; I don’t know where it comes from, but I know it’s my lifeline. I grab hold of the words, write them down, and then dive in…
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Mastermind Street Jam – Homegrown Edition (June 1996)
Mastermind did a Homegrown edition of his radio show back in June of 1996. This was a very novel concept back in the day and I’m glad he looked out for the local scene. He always played dope Canadian content and this episode was no different. I was hoping to see some more independent artists…
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Feel Less Busy and Get More Done
Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura Vanderkam “Time is finite, so we must make smart choices about it. But time is also abundant: there is enough for anything that truly matters.” I think this might become my new slogan. I want to stop saying I don’t have the time…
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Perfectly Organized DJ Crates
I’ve spent months crafting a set of DJ crates that will make my life a lot easier once the Covid restrictions have been lifted and we can get back to having live events and parties. It’s been a tough year and a half for disc jockeys. Fortunately, I was able to do a few events…
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Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 66
It’s the Tuesday night edition of Mastermind Street Jam from June 4, 1996. Featuring new music (at the time) by . . . 25 Ta Life, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Noyd, Busta Rhymes, Capone-N-Noreaga, Choclair, Foxy Brown, Jay-Z, Large Professor, Method Man, Money Barz Playas, Mobb Deep, Nas, and Ranjahz (I spelled it wrong…
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Behave and the Kids Will Too
How to Behave so Your Preschooler Will, Too! By Sal Severe, Ph.D. Being a stay-at-home dad is one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had the fortune of doing. I’m learning from my toddler every single day and I get to see him learning too. It’s incredible. There have been several times when I…
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Here, take my card!
Here is an updated digital version of my business card. Please feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be in need of a DJ. If you would like to book me or inquire about an event, please use the form below. Thank you! Chase March
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My 2021 Reading Log
I have been keeping a detailed reading list for the past nine years. You can find the booklists for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 by clicking on these links. Additionally, each title is linked to a book review that I wrote. Perhaps you will find something new that piques your curiosity. Come back often, or take at look…