Letters I Need to Write
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A book for everyone
I’ve been rereading Uncommon Core in preparation for planning out my next book, and I have…
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What if…
Some thoughts to consider for the new year. What if we stopped expecting schools to protect…
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Truth and Consequence
If, like me, you are a sexual assault survivor, you are struggling right now. Dr. Ford’s…
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Choose to be Teachers and Students
My daughter and son-in-law asked me to speak at their wedding. I was honored but also…
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Guest Blogger: Letter to President-elect Trump
For their Critical Thinking final, my students had to write a letter to President-elect Trump or…
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The Problem with Choice
I know too many people who are not educators (and some who are) that are in…
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Friday Writing Challenge: A Favorite Movie
Inside Out I know. This is a Wednesday, but when I started writing about Inside Out…
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Uncommon Core Book Reading: Chapter 19
On August 24, 2015, I read Chapter 19: Teach Them How to Be Happy from Uncommon…
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Opt-out Letter 2015
March 23, 2015 Dear New Hampshire School District, I am refusing to allow my child, Ian…
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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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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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A letter to my son on his ninth birthday
Dear Ian, Happy birthday my darling boy! Your birth nine years ago brought so much joy…