Category Archives: The American Dream

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.

Guest Blogger: Letter to President-elect Trump

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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The Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: November 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Joshua Katz’s TEDx Talk: Toxic Culture of Education

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

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. . . . … Continue reading →

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Friday Writing Challenge: 10 Interesting Facts About Myself

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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#1 Groundhog Day

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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