So, my daughter had lost something valuable to her. I couldn’t find it; I believe someone else took it. My heart was hurting because she was sad…… Read more “Raising girls or Letting them grow up”
Category: Teacher Tuesdays
Teaching is a work of heart
Teaching is a work of heartA “never finished, always start”A tough begin no end in sightWhere darkness turns to marvelous lightWhere night and chaos fade awayIlluminated by…… Read more “Teaching is a work of heart”
The Danger in Defiance & Disrespect, part 1
As someone one who has made it my mission to make muddy waters clear for students and teachers alike, I am forever looking for ways to make…… Read more “The Danger in Defiance & Disrespect, part 1”
Teacher tired, a redux
Perks of teaching self contained: you’re with the same students all day. Drawbacks of teaching self contained: you’re with the same students all day. Teacher Struggles In…… Read more “Teacher tired, a redux”
When lockdowns happen at schools
Yesterday, we had an actual lockdown. Not a drill—lockdown. What does this mean? It means that my entire class of students sat on the floor waiting for…… Read more “When lockdowns happen at schools”
Rules Without Reasons Reap Rebellion
I am watching the conscious parenting trend and I find that just like all things, life is all about taking the good with the bad. The philosophy…… Read more “Rules Without Reasons Reap Rebellion”
Restoration Threads — What NOT to do for opening activities (a lesson in equity/inclusion)
As teachers start the school year, I want to just share this reminder that popped up in my feed. Restoration Threads (a now closed nonprofit—visit their still…… Read more “Restoration Threads — What NOT to do for opening activities (a lesson in equity/inclusion)”
You Betta GET THINK!
I wrote this in 2014. Some lessons never get old. July 31, 2014 (Facebook post): A couple of months ago, the Holy Spirit impressed upon me to…… Read more “You Betta GET THINK!”
Parents: Let kids be kids
Word of truth: the world is plenty adept at taking the childhood of young black and brown children away, making them grow up before their time. Don’t…… Read more “Parents: Let kids be kids”
Assessing what matters
confession: I am what you would call an educational hippie. I don’t care about content and grades; I care about students understanding how they learn, the act…… Read more “Assessing what matters”
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