At the Door of the Tent
“These changes you’re talking about – it’s not just reforming the union. We have to organize teachers all over again.…
Recruiting Future Educators
I have been asked to participate in Career Day at a local high school next week. I agreed to speak…
Sometimes Creativity Isn’t Fun
I used to believe that creativity would lead to fun. I thought that if I crafted the right project and…
Reflecting back…
After taking some time to relax and enjoy the holidays with friends and family, it was time to conquer the…
One Day
I, like many other teachers, believe that assessment should be directly aligned to the teaching and learning in your classroom.…
The Kids Are Alright
Several years ago, I had the fortune of traveling to Florence, Italy, where Michelangelo’s “David” lives. It was an early…
On Warring Dwarves, Common Core, and Terrible Medication
Prepare yourselves. It’s time to take your medicine, and I don’t mean that delicious purple Dimetapp treat; I’m talking Triaminic.…
Taming Godzilla, Preemptively?
A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Sandy Merz suggested we write a blog together, in the form of…
Choices
I was asked a question last summer that has haunted me this year, both as a mom and as a…
The Little Engine That Could: “Grit”
“Grit” (synonymous with perseverance, toughness, determination, or having backbone) is a hot topic within educational circles. Why? Well, to…