A New Play for Halloween

Back a hundred years ago, ghoulishness was captured in short stories rather than comic books. Writers like Poe, Shelley, and … More

Six New Plays

When last November a friend chided me for never having any free time, I decided to go on a one … More

Let’s start with Sybil Ludington. She’s known as the “female Paul Revere.” Although her story is less well known, her … More

If after you hear my 5th graders perform this Dickens’ holiday classic, I’d be shocked if you didn’t want to … More

As a way to honor America’s veterans, I’m offering my play “War Stories” for free through Veteran’s Day. All you … More

Ugh! If you’re at all like me, trying to READ with a group of students online is a nightmare worthy … More

In memoriam: John Lewis. If we’re to judge a person based on the content of their character, as Dr. King … More

When I wrote Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America for Scholastic back in 2002, it was supposed to be a … More

At my school we’re expecting to be “teaching remotely” until the end of April. What that means remains to be … More

If the President had to prepare his own taxes, I’d bet our tax code would be a lot simpler. If … More