For all the bad press that our schools get these days, it is nice when you come across a story that reminds you that we really do have great people in our schools. In Franklin, NH a principal is donating a kidney to one of his students. Here is the story. First, kudos to Jim Friel, the principal. This is well beyond what is asked of him and to give of yourself (literally) in this way is tremendous. So, thank you.

Secondly, I just want to take this opportunity to remind people just what special people we have leading our schools. They have one of the toughest jobs in the country (everyone thinks they can do their job better than them) and yet they remaining an overwhelmingly positive, committed and caring group. It really is amazing.

So bravo to Jim Friel and all the kindhearted school administrators out there.