Who Cheated in Atlanta?
In 1963, Davey Moore, an American boxer, lost a fight due to a technical knock-out. He left the ring complaining…
The Cycle of Mistrust
Trust. An interesting concept—the cornerstone of a healthy marriage and good relationships with others, but yet is it present anywhere…
Every Piece Fits Perfectly by Elizabeth Rushton
Elizabeth Rusthon is an instructional specialist for the Humbolt School District in Prescott, Arizona. In that role she supports all…
Raise Your Voice!
“You’re a teacher!? And you were discovered online and asked to be here?! Wow, that’s the teacher dream! How did…
We Need MORE Federal Oversight, Not Less
For the past couple of years, debates around the current state of education have narrowly focused on two main issues: Common Core and…
Does This Impact Learning?
I have a reputation on campus as the “fun teacher” or the “loose teacher” or the rebel who doesn’t follow…
Collateral Damage: Preschool Joins the Wreckage
In the book Collateral Damage, Nichols & Berliner (2007) provide a solid argument that high-stakes testing corrupts schools, harms students,…
What’s a Weekend For?
This weekend I drove with my kids to their cousin’s birthday party. Friday evening, my daughter’s Brownie troop had a…
My School is Special
Lately I have found it hard to put words to my emotions. I have not posted a blog the past few…
I Don’t Have 11 Fingers!
“I don’t have 11 fingers!” wailed one of my students, hysterical over her second grade math worksheet, which included the…