Wrapping Up at EdWeek, Part One
Capturing the Spark is winding down. Here's the first post in a two-part farewell, looking back at my EdWeek Teacher blogging experience....
Author: David
CA Teacher Summit EdTalk
Teachers need to provide a multitude of positive stories about public education in order to advocate more effectively for an equitable system....
National Strife Inspires Better Teaching
Events in Charlottesville reminds us once again that it is both a responsibility and a privilege to work with young people to confront and reduce the violence and racism in our society. ...
College Professors Share Ideas About Teaching
As a high school teacher, I want to know what my students might encounter in college. Two professors offered me some reassuring examples. ...
Boxes of Books and Memories
Packing up an office leads to reflections on reading the role of books in shaping a career and a life....
Diverse Literature and Unpredictable Choices
We can't predict what meaning and value students will find in literature, especially when they have some choice in their reading. ...
Student Voice: On Gratitude
High school students share insights regarding expressions of gratitude for their teachers....
I, Robot, Resign
What if an edu-robot's artificial intelligence concludes that it can't handle teaching?...
The Meanings of Appreciation
What would it look like to show teachers more appreciation - according to all the meanings of that word?...
Check the Dashboard and Ditch the Niche
Even if it's flawed, California's school accountability dashboard moves the state in the right direction....