(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2016. You can see them all here) PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay English teacher and author extraordinaire Jim Burke shared this video on Twitter. The clip shows (minus the peer insults) how close reading might work in a perfect world. I’m adding it…
In a communication issued today, a Howard University spokesperson released the statement below on behalf of the Howard University Board of Trustees regarding honorary degree recipient Sean Combs following the conclusion of the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on June 7, 2024. A security video obtained by CNN in May 2024 appears to show music mogul…
The front office is an absolute frenzy at lunchtime. The front office is an absolute frenzy at lunchtime. Career Advice, Teacher Problems We Are Teachers
geralt / Pixabay I’ve done a whole of of reflections and plans at the end of the past two years, and you an see those posts at: MY 8 END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR REFLECTION POSTS – ALL IN ONE PLACE (2022) MY 8 END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR REFLECTION POSTS – ALL IN ONE PLACE (2023) We have one more…
A new police report reveals the explanation a white father gave to officers for shoving a Black school superintendent off the stage at a Wisconsin graduation at Baraboo High School to stop him from shaking his graduating daughter’s hand. The incident occurred on May 31 at Baraboo High School’s graduation. Matthew Eddy walked onto the…
Give credit where credit is due. Give credit where credit is due. Classroom Ideas, Writing We Are Teachers
According to a new report (www.americanprogress.org/article/investing-in-school-libraries-and-librarians-to-improve-literacy-outcomes) from the Center for American Progress, “libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country.” “Investing in School Libraries and Librarians to Improve Literacy Outcomes” found that “more than 50 years of research across more than…
Plant the seeds of science knowledge! Plant the seeds of science knowledge! Uncategorized We Are Teachers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its new executive director. Navarrete brings an extraordinary wealth of experience, dedication, and a fervent passion for advocating on behalf of Latino students nationwide. Known as “Uly” to all, he brings nearly two decades of invaluable…
Rockland Community College President Reportedly Fired Josh Moody Fri, 06/07/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody Rockland Community College President Reportedly Fired Josh Moody Fri, 06/07/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody Inside Higher Ed