“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…
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…
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.…
Last Day of National Poetry Month Post #4
We also offered the opportunity to compose a poetic response to learner choice novels. What a fantastic way to encourage…
Persistent Pondering 