Is there anything better or more promising than beginning a new book, the endless potential of falling in love with … More
Author: janellebence
Gratitude, A Place I Call Home
I am an eternal optimist despite my tendency to worry about the worst case scenario. I was recently asked in … More
Apple Camp of My Eye
One of the many joys of summer is being able to spend time with your kid. One of the stresses … More
I Don’t Know and That’s Okay
And I don’t know how, but I want to know… How many of you have said this? Learned this? Lived … More
It’s Not that I Haven’t been Writing…
I promise I’ve been writing. I have been negligent in adding my ponderings here, but here I go. If you … More
How to Engage Young Writers: Be Diverse. Be Authentic. Be Responsive.
(Please see original post of this article at Education Week Teacher.) It would be much more convenient if what worked … More
The Benefits of Sharing Student Work in Online Spaces
Please see my latest blog post for KQED EdSpace: Public education has long been scrutinized for how it is serving … More
MAKEing Student Voice Heard through Political Art
“Children should be seen not heard.” How many of us feel like this was the mantra when growing up? In … More
Sparking Student Civic Engagement in Online Spaces
Please see my latest blog post for KQED EdSpace: Note: This is part two of A Beginner’s Guide to the Educator’s Role … More
Developing and Discussing Diverse Political Views in the Classroom
Please see my latest blog post for KQED EdSpace: A Beginner’s Guide to the Educator’s Role in Engaging Learners in … More
