The LB Chronicles by Lawrence Burke, Ed.D

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  • Opinions: Do they Matter?

    Recently, a 71 year old pensioner from Kent in England, was arrested, handcuffed and cautioned, after posting a message on the social media platform X which was judged offensive. According to reports, his home was searched and his electronic devices… Continue reading

  • Grappling Then and Now with Demons by Seamus Cole

    This article appeared in Quadrant Online, May 19th, 2025. It is re-posted here with the kind permission of the writer, Seamus Cole, and Quadrant Online. I am increasingly reminded that what’s old is also new again” and I suspect great… Continue reading

  • The end of education- as we know it?

    by Lawrence Burke Education in the 21st century is a multi-billion dollar business. It wasn’t always that way. Ancient cultures provided an education based on the foundations of literacy (writing, reading & numeracy) underpinning further studies in languages, culture, religions,… Continue reading

  • Technology: How much is too much?

    by Lawrence Burke One of the more comic technology items introduced in 2013 was the iPotty. A simple device was attached to a toilet training potty for very young children. They could play with apps and Google away while waiting… Continue reading