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These posts will include thoughts on the American Dream (past, present, and future), how it plays out in our choices, and how 32 in 32 is part of the American Dream.
For their Critical Thinking final, my students had to write a letter to President-elect Trump or to their generation. CJ's Letter to President-elect Trump is insightful and unbiased (in my biased opinion?). He eloquently expresses what is at the heart of our fears and hopes with Trump's election. I think the most beautiful part of this … Continue reading Guest Blogger: Letter to President-elect Trump
How do you as teachers support children who are confused or frightened by events going on in their world? As a parent, I had to calm my son down before he went to bed Tuesday night and when he woke up Wednesday morning. His “I’m scared, Mom” was difficult for me to hear because I … Continue reading The Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: November 2016
Joshua Katz describes perfectly the plight of American education, the damage it does to our lower achieving students, and the super villains behind it all. "We need to pay attention to our students and who they are. . . . How can we help them be better students? . . . How can we help … Continue reading Joshua Katz’s TEDx Talk: Toxic Culture of Education
This week's prompt: Ten interesting facts about yourself. I'm a first generation American, born from Macedonian immigrants. This fact, however, is not what makes it interesting. What is interesting is what I gleaned from my family and what I have tried to pass on to my children. My parents and grandparents experienced America in a completely … Continue reading Friday Writing Challenge: 10 Interesting Facts About Myself
I’m always excited when I find another person who truly gets Groundhog Day; similarly, I am annoyed when someone doesn’t understand the pure genius of it. Groundhog Day should only have two reactions: “Best inspirational movie ever made!” Or “I love that movie; it was hysterical.” Nothing less than that is acceptable in my eyes. … Continue reading #1 Groundhog Day
