It’s not my aim to be political, but no matter one’s affiliation, it’s hard to deny that racial tension has … More
Tag: classroom plays
Teaching Grit & Resilience
Some of my colleagues were complaining recently that kids today don’t have much in the way of grit, meaning that … More
The End of Standardized Tests?
We’ve been seeing it for the last year or so: the education pendulum on the verge of swinging. Standardized testing, … More
Act Aloud Plays
That you’re visiting my blog tells me you’re most likely already a fan of reader’s theater, so I needn’t tell … More
Girl. Fighter. Hero.
Women soldiers? It’s not so unusual in 2015, but back in the 18th century, the very idea would have drawn … More
Old But New Favorites
Imagine saying the Pledge of Allegiance to a bright yellow flag featuring a coiled rattlesnake! The history of the flag … More
Why You Should End the Year with Algebra
I think much of what I know about teaching, about kids, about life itself, I learned from Spanky and Our … More
How to Counteract the Terrible Test
I can gripe with the best of ‘em, and every year the teaching profession seems to provide plenty of new … More
Celebrate Your Slow Readers
I recently read an article about how “slow reading” is gaining acceptance as an academic approach. Though the piece was … More
MLK Day Inspiration
I’ve been fortunate to have forged a lasting relationship with Scholastic publishers, particularly the wonderful editors at Storyworks and Scope … More