A few thoughts on #TheBachelor's Colton Underwood coming out. First and foremost, congrats! Speaking from my own experience (almost 30 yrs ago), it's scary to announce to your family, your friends, the entire world that your authentic self is different from what they've believed.
I started my career thinking HS English teachers were literature teachers.
After learning to also be a writing & reading teacher and referring to the standards, I realize I’m a literacy teacher.
(1/2) Fred Rogers Productions is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Rogers. The loving partner of Fred Rogers for more than 50 years, she continued their shared commitment to supporting children and families after his death as chair of the board of Fred Rogers Productions.
Lesson idea: have students select a meaningful photograph, meme, tweet, or IG posting and write next to it. Why do they deem their selection "meaningful"? Why is this selection worth talking about?
McConnell needs to lead a delegation of GOP leaders to the White House to tell Trump that he has to resign immediately -- or they will join with Democrats and impeach him. Otherwise, fellow Americans, what you saw today will be normalized.