The Conundrum of Cursive
Does cursive handwriting have a place in today’s schools? That depends on who you talk to, but I say yes,…
Hear Us Through Poetry—We Need Collaboration Time
In October, I wrote about how much teachers need time for professional conversations with colleagues. It’s been on my mind…
Anti-Bullying Efforts in the Era of “Government by Tantrum”
A few years ago, I posted a blog asserting that adults need to consider the example they set as it…
The Secret Ingredient
Most television viewers have seen at least one cooking show in the past decade. There is one common thread throughout…
Split Vision
In many ways, teachers are masters of split vision on a micro scale. Have you ever seen a first grade…
Change the Conversation
As I was watching T.V. with my daughter this week, the idea of “changing the conversation” was the theme of this…
Teacher Prep & Title II
Retention, recruitment, preparation, access, and equity: all words tied to the state of education. The words transcend districts and state…
Imposter Syndrome or a Humility Check?
Are teacher leaders wizards or masons? The mason throws the mortar and trowels it smooth, lays the brick and taps it…
P/T Conferences: They’re the Experts
There was a quote on my mind a lot during parent-teacher conferences this year: “They may forget what you said,…
Where Did All the Seesaws Go?
When I think back on my school days, my most vivid memories happened on the playground. I remember jumping off…
