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Who Cares?!
There’s been a lot of vitriol toward teachers recently. Some people believe that teachers are selfish in wanting schools to go remote right now. The allegation most associated says…
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Enemy of the School
I’ve been working in public education for nearly twenty years. I spent several years in the classroom as a fifth grade and basic skills teacher. I’ve worked with teachers…
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After 10 Months
It doesn’t seem like we are any closer, but we are. There are some students who have thrived throughout all of this, and some who haven’t. But kids are…
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An Identity Crisis
Buzz Lightyear spends the majority of the first Toy Story movie ensconced in an identity crisis. He believes he’s a space ranger trying to topple the evil emperor Zurg.…
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Writing as Punishment
I write every day. As of today, I have written 166 days in a row. There are some days when nothing comes to mind, but I write anyway. I…
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Why? Times Nine
Every day, educators make decisions that impact many students. In fact, research shows that the average teacher might make four educational decisions every minute, or more than 1500 decisions…