Category : “Education”

Hoarders

August 29, 2012Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

Supply hoarding becomes a metaphor for something else stashed in our classrooms.

The First Day

August 18, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Elementary

As a new principal, the night before the first day with kids was just like being a new teacher all over again. I tossed and turned all night. I rehearsed the day over and over in my mind. I was

Enriched Kids

August 11, 2012Mike Lee Education, Parent Involvment

The statistics don’t lie: students who come from academically focused and highly educated households will often replicate such success. But why? Experiences? Lifestyle? Money? Parental education?

Who are We Protecting?

August 10, 2012Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Professional Development, Social Issues

I explore what happens to individual teachers and students when even the best policies are not given the resources they need to function as intended, using the example of mandatory reporting laws.

The Roller Coaster Part 2

June 26, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Teacher Leadership

So I had a decision to make: Stay where I was as an instructional coach? Pursue other opportunities in the district to acquire administrative skills? Or re-apply for the principal position? Re-apply. Click, click, click, the roller coaster begins the

The Roller Coaster

June 11, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Teacher Leadership

I am not a throw your hands in the air, eyes wide-open roller coaster rider. I am more of a “death” grip on the safety bar, feet wedged to the floor, eyes closed kind of rider. Earlier this spring my

Where The Wild Things Are

May 24, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Literacy

This blog is dedicated to Maurice Sendak and teachers everywhere who are bringing their school year to a close. Where The Wild Things Are reminds me of teaching. You might be wondering, how? Every year we get students like Max

Swan Song

May 16, 2012Alaina Adams Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Literacy, Mentoring, National Board Certification, Parent Involvment, Professional Development, Social Issues, Teacher Leadership

Every year, during Teacher Appreciation week (last week), one of our Spanish teachers invites students to write a thank-you letter in Spanish (with an English translation) to give to one teacher. Every year, I get a few of these letters

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