A provocative article from a former colleague of mine, Sarah Silverman (not that Sarah Silverman). Relevant beyond the teaching of Speak. Lots to think about here.
@halseanderson. rethinkingschools.org/articl…
New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds talks about the sequel to his middle grade novel, “Stuntboy, In-Between Time”, how the book touches on topics like divorce and anxiety, gives his thoughts on book bans and more.
Stall HS Soccer- all thats right w/HS sports. A team that makes you smile. They were after beating the #2 team in the state.
A coach, who cares. His wife- his varsity assistant (and drives the team bus), his dad coaches B-Team.
Players, representing 6 or 7 nations. Their story.
Hanging out with my daughter, drinking hot tea at Starbucks (don't judge it is open) and readying myself for a strong finish to this year--several of my favorites in one place, I love learning and love spending time with my daughter, even in silence as we both work.
Every Friday my students and I make an entry in our gratitude journal--5 people, places, events for which you are grateful this week. My entry: children home for holidays safe, healthy, and happy, big family Thanksgiving meal, and the start of the holiday season. #blessed
A major goal for me is to foster a love for literature in my students which requires space in class for choice reading and reading for pleasure. The far majority of my students will not be English majors, but I hope they will be life long readers. #MondayMotivation
"What I think happens is that kids get to school and have some negative experience with poetry. Either because it’s inaccessible or boring, or it’s labeled in a way that has negative connotations." Teachers - stop ruining poetry! #TeachLivingPoetswashingtonpost.com/lifestyle…