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You may say I’m a dreamer… I’m not the only one

A few years ago, I was invited to join a group of 5 other secondary ELA teachers and 2 principle … More

3D, CSET, Digital Democratic Dialogue, educational reform, equity and education, restorative restart

On the Path to Restorative Restart

Upon listening to the podcast of my last post’s discussion, I realized I focused on just part of the path … More

CSET, educational reform, equity and education, restorative restart, social action

Summer: Gearing up for a Very Different (Re)Start

We were all changed by the pandemic. Just ask any student, parent, or educator, and you will get more than … More

CSET, equity and education, restorative restart, social action, transformation

Learning is an Open Door

In October of 2020, I was invited to contribute a chapter to a book entitled, “Everyday Advocacy” by Dr. Cathy … More

advocacy, educational reform, everyday advocacy

Connecting amidst Isolation

I know there’s so much to do right now. Rethinking learning online is a challenge. This is made even more … More

covid19, education, inspiration, network, NWP, Poetry, sustainability

Grammar: Ready. Set. Play.

The Object of the Game Let me begin by saying, I do not base my definition of being academically successful … More

collaboration, education, gaming, grammar instruction, New Tech High at Coppell, Play in Education, PLCs

Brain Breaks: Important Play Builds Bonds

When is the last time you were asked to sit in the same room, in the same seat fully focused … More

brain break, SEL, team-building

It Takes a Village… and a Public Library

What does one do one Spring Break? Staycations are getting more and more popular as schedules get increasingly challenging to … More

Allen Public Library, FortNite, Move Your Body, Spring Break 2019

Preparing Youth for Civics & Politics in the Digital Age

This happened over a year ago, and I still spend many moments of the day in disbelief that I am … More

Civic Education Research Group, Teaching Channel, Youth Radio

Making Midterm Elections Meaningful: Awakening Civic Engagement Through Walkabouts

A collaboration with 3 learners discussing political signage in their neighborhoods. This is part of the Teaching Channel’s series on … More

Civic Engagement, Educating for Democracy, MidTerm Elections, Teaching Channel

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