A Special Relationship
“With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because…
WestEd and the Common Core
In speaking with my colleagues about the Common Core, one of the main concerns is finding lesson examples of the…
Experts in Education
Recently a friend of mine posted a link on Facebook to a political radio program in which the reporter was…
How will we walk the talk? Part One
You’ve seen the cartoons. They’re very popular on teachers’ Facebook pages: A politician holding up a blank slate with the…
The Loss of a Child
On Saturday night, I received news that one of our students was killed in a tragic car accident. Our community…
In Search of Leadership
It’s no secret that we are and have been experiencing teacher shortages for some time in education. Something that is…
Standardized Tests and Monty Hall
I was proctoring my students during the standardized tests last week and thinking of how we try to train them…
That’s Not How Students Write
I spend most of Thursday pulling staples out of the wall, trying my hardest to keep the student work intact.…
Renewal or Bust
This weekend I was home alone. This was it, my chance to settle in with my National Board renewal process…
A Third Grader Shares
The majority of us have the opportunity to engage with students on a daily basis. The degree of engagement varies…
