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Picking Favorites
I have had students in high school accuse me of picking favorites. At that age, it’s…
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10 Things I Learned as a New Adjunct Teacher
This semester I taught two college composition classes at a community college. I started with 23…
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An “Open Letter” to the CDE
For those of you not aware what has been happening in Colorado the past few weeks,…
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Relay for Life: A Survivor’s Story
It’s been five years since Ian was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor: Primary Adenocarcinoma of…
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Legacy of Love
Mother’s Day 2014 It’s hard to believe that I’m at the half-century mark in my life. As…
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A Student’s Perspective: Common Core: One Size Does Not Fit All
Our students know what they need; we need to find a way to get their voices…
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Part 2: The Perfect Storm: Common Core, Standardized State Testing, and Teacher Evaluations
The last few weeks I’ve been putting together my thoughts on the current educational system to…
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Part 1: A Brief History on NCLB and Common Core
The last few weeks I’ve been putting together my thoughts on the current educational system to…
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Public Education Has Become un-American
By Ann Snuggs, Guest Blogger It’s been eight years since I walked out of the classroom, thoroughly…
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The Faults in Our Education System: A Student’s Perspective
A Student’s Perspective. My students have a lot to say about the current education system. Instead…
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Our Not so Magical Education System
New blog category: A Student’s Perspective. My students have a lot to say about the current…
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My Journey into the Spotlight
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. My Resignation Letter went viral through Facebook…
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My Resignation Letter
Dear Administrators, Superintendent, et al.: This is my official resignation letter from my English teaching position. I’m…
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You can judge me if you want to
You can judge me if you want to, but before you do, know that I primarily…
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I’m Taking a Stand
Thursday, March 13, 2014, my children and I will be at our state capitol in Denver,…