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…
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…
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…
Retreat? Never!!!
It’s a cool winter day in Texas: dry and crisp, demanding a vest not a heavy coat. The trip from…
