The Object of the Game Let me begin by saying, I do not base my definition of being academically successful … More
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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
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
From Dreams to Details: Invitation to Lead
It’s a wonderfully synergistic day. One where I attempted to escape finding the baby in the King Cake but found … 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
Retreat? Never!!!
It’s a cool winter day in Texas: dry and crisp, demanding a vest not a heavy coat. The trip from … More
Where’s the “More Perfect Union” for Ahmed Mohamed?
It’s Constitution Day. A day declared by the United States Senate in 2004 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution. … More
Digital Learning Day? What does it all mean?
Anyone who knows me knows about my fascination and commitment to revisit my practice. They know about my desire to … More
