Amethyst and Sandy Merz fail to truly disagree, but succeed in uncovering some compelling possibilities for Common Core Standards implementation.
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Inattention
A student who had been absent in algebra came in to make up work. She needed to create a reference sheet that showed the graphs of different kinds of functions. She was logged in and asked where to find the
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An Invitation to a Feast of Ideas
I commit to not making assumptions about your intentions. In a conspiracy obsessed nation, I understand that just because I can connect the dots, doesn’t mean that they’re connected. I ask you to do the same.
Read MoreTeacherprefakeurism Part 2: The Story Behind the Rant
I respond to Sandy Merz’s response to my piece about Teacherprefakeurism.
Read MoreIn His Own Words
In September many Stories From Schools Arizona bloggers highlighted the roles support professions play in education. (See here, here, here, and here.) My previous post recognized the work of Debbie and Charlie, two Exceptional Education Teacher Assistants. I'm going to
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Virtually Segregated
Teachers must be vigilant that with online tools we do not inadvertently stigmatize groups of students we mean to help.
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Summertime and the Reading Was Easy
After 65 days I could call my own, it’s back to the work. I spent a good portion of my time reading and hope to take much of what I learned forward into my professional duties. School days are
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Should I Join the Union?
I want to associate with groups that are transforming the profession and providing opportunities for me to develop my practice and leadership skills. I don’t want to associate with groups that preserve the blue collar, us against them, power
Read MoreA Cat, a Washing Machine, and a Tornado
Are you caught in a tornado? Is school a cat or a washing machine? I synthesize how ideas of embracing volatility outlined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb relate to principles of the Global Fourth Way in education outlined by Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley.
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