We all remember the first days of school. Seeing familiar faces. Meeting new teachers and students. Learning names. Getting lost … More
Category: Transforming Educaton
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
Mind Dump: Youth in Participatory Politics?
Let’s get the conversation started. What’s the role of youth in the democratic process? As an English teacher, I am … More
Reluctantly Leading, Eagerly Following
“I’m thinking about starting a National Writing Project site at UTA,” Jeannine started, “would you be co-director?” “Sure,” I responded … More
10 Tips for Engaging Students in Social Media Discussions
Part of my goal is being very transparent and open about sharing the work my learners do. I feel this … More
Last Day of National Poetry Month Post #2
We hosted a Slamming for a Cause event in December 2014. Each group chose an issue from a particular culture … More
Support National Writing Project
Quite simply put, National Writing Project (NWP) has changed my life as an educator, as a learner, as an advocate. … More
Connected Learning… Global Learning for All!
I am reminded daily of the importance of personal learning networks to be introduced to a variety of resources. Let’s … More
Persistent Pondering 