Reading Through History
This is my first year to ever teach American history. I really love it. History was my favorite subject while in school. In second grade I made my parents take me to a Civil War battle ground while on vacation (in 100F heat in Tennessee – my mom will be glad to give those details). [...]
One Step Back…
What is the main purpose of a teacher preparation program? Um duh (my 4 yr old’s new favorite saying is appropriate here)! “Prepare teachers,” was your answer wasn’t it? So what are they preparing teachers for? Teaching curriculum and standards? Learning about metacognition? How about 21st century learning (whatever the crap that actually is)? What? [...]
Oh Em Gee
I HATE drama. I just do. I do not have many close girl friends for that reason. This school year has been wonderful, and I think its mostly because my classes are 74% boys. Boys do not like drama. Sixth grade girls are pretty dramatic. Cheerleaders are even more dramatic. Put that all together and [...]
Yankees vs Diamondbacks
I just found this essay I wrote back in August 2008 for a class that focused on the Digital Divide. I had to explain what the DD was. Not my best work, not a fan of homework assignments So in honor of Spring Training starting yesterday I decided to share: What is the digital divide? [...]
Central Fails, um I Mean Falls
Wow, I cannot get enough information about Central Falls High School in Rhode Island. The entire story shocked me. All fired?! The first thing that I thought was “good, fire bad teachers” then reality of the situation sunk in. Wow 93 people are now without jobs. All because a test says they are not doing [...]
