I am an eternal optimist despite my tendency to worry about the worst case scenario. I was recently asked in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
