When most people think about Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations, they land on Miss Havisham and her creepy old mansion…
How to Celebrate the Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary
I was seven years old when the Apollo 11 mission blasted off for the moon in mid-July of 1969. I…
We Are Taxi Drivers
Ever notice how determined Uber and Lyft are to develop autonomous cars? After replacing taxi drivers with contract laborers (many…
“Musifying” Your Next Play
I have a theory about Walt Disney. Disney, of course, is known for animation. Way back in 1928—almost a century…
Nine Ways to Prep for a Sub
1. Don’t! Ignore that cough. Cancel that meeting. Show up to class with a box of Kleenex and a bottle…
10 Compelling Paired Texts for Black History Month
Here are ten great paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All…
The Face of Hate—Why We Need to Teach Black History
One of the things I find fascinating—and disturbing—about photos from the Civil Rights era are the faces in the crowd.…
A New Play for MLK Day
Celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy and teach his core values with any of a number of plays available on my…
Here’s Help for that Holiday Chaos!
That last week before Christmas vacation can be a real doozy. While thoughts of sugar plums may not derail that…
A Just So Adaption Just Right for Class
I’ve just released a new reader’s theater play script. I put it together early in the summer but have waited…
