Teacher extraordinaire and PhD candidate, passionate about spreading literacy, sound pedagogy, social justice, and truth!

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"Unlearning Racism, Discrimination, and Othering." Published in English Journal in 2018: drive.google.com/file/d/1eql… When I wrote this in 2017, I ended up in a lot of trouble - the kind of trouble that impacted my sense of belonging in a place that had been like family. (1/2)
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Teacher Round Tables is one of my favorite things. I'm especially proud of this conversation in print!
On this #ViewfromMonday, let's hear from five outstanding classroom teachers as they discuss Ashley Dallacqua’s “Reading When the World Is on Fire: Teaching with Comics and Other Multimodal Text Sets” from Issue 6.1. (1/2) @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Need reviews and rationale for challenged books in your classroom library? Here are 4 for: New Kid by Jerry Craft, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison, Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King, and You Can’t Say That!an anthology edited by Leonard S. Marcus.
For #AViewfromMonday check out these reviews with rationales for four challenged trade books, deserving of a place in our libraries, classrooms, and in the hands of our students: (1/2) @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Amen.
A word for peace.
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There is so much I loved about the latest issue of S&S addressing censorship and book banning, but this one speaks to be as a parent, a reader, and a poet.
Check out this unique approach dubbed, “Conversation through Poem,” exploring the lived experiences of researcher/father @zurquhart and daughter, an avid reader of frequently labeled controversial and banned in schools and libraries. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Grateful for the work of this kind human. #Vote for #IntellectualFreedom every time you vote. Vote against those who would ban books and those who harm our teachers.
🧵11/12: If you take any one thing from all the recent talk re: action & advocacy, let it be this: ... The next time you're able & every time after, vote. For intellectual freedom, for your fellow & future humans, vote ... like it's always #BannedBooksWeek & we can do it better.
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Thinking about researching the crazy rise in censorship? Wondering where to begin or what resources to might help? @watersenglish & @LiteracyRocks have curated two annotated bibliographies filled studies and resources. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Negotiating the rough terrain of censorship? Pat Scales has offered much wisdom in her work. #academicfreedom #ReadBannedBooks #FightCensorshipandKeepOurJobs
#AViewfromMonday / @terrisuico provides an in-depth review for three of Scales’ books with brilliant summaries, as well as insight regarding their value for educators and librarians given the current issues surrounding censorship. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Let's consider the work of @LaraSearcy112 and her coauthors. "During a time when legislation stands in opposition to principles of academic freedom, educators need tools to make their classroom a place that is inclusive." @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan… (1/2)
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Today’s #BannedBook, my memoir, #BrownGirlDreaming. Reading is resistance. See you tomorrow with another one! #BannedBooksWeek #GreatReadAloud
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On this #ThinkingTuesday let's consider the scholarship of @abbey_bachmann and Aimee Tellez who explore the book banning controversy at Katy ISD and provide recommendations from the perspectives parent and scholar. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…

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It's #AViewfromMonday, y'all! In an interVIEW with @terrisuico, Pat Scales shares insights on the uptick of book challenges and bans and provides ideas for addressing and combating censorship in a proactive way. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…

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The cycle of mass shootings. RT if you’re ready to break this deadly cycle in 2024.
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#MakeYourMark #SeeWhereItTakesYou What a great resource to celebrate your students innate creativity! :) I'm so glad this day exists.
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We are called to this important work.
On this #ResearchThursday let's look at how @MegVanDev's guides preservice English teachers in navigating the political terrain of censorship while advocating for "the inclusion of diverse YAL in their school communities." @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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How will you celebrate on September 15th? #MakeYourMark
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20 Ways to Celebrate International Dot Day: static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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A "narrative of deficit" permeates more than YAL. Let's all commit to growing more aware of it's presence in all our spaces, but especially in our classrooms. Insightful study!
#ResearchThursday is a great day to consider a critical study focused on the narrative of deficit that often surrounds characters who have mental illness in young adult literary novels (YAL) by @ElsieOlan and @kiajanerichmond. @ncte_elate @ALANorg journals.shareok.org/studyan…
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Today's teacher tip: Give students a voice and a choice in the classroom. As you're setting up spaces for your students to learn, initiate a dialogue about what will inspire them to do their best work as writers, as readers, and as humans. What do they want in the classroom?
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