I imagine most teachers have a story that haunts them years later. For me, having…
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How Seeing a Former Student Changed My Summer
For the past six weeks, I’ve been in school year recovery mode. After a year…
A Teacher’s Perspective on Wonder
Last night, my family went to see the movie Wonder. I hoped my two, young…
Our Summer Selves
My husband is married to two women. Contrary to what you might expect, this is…
Shout Out to the School-Moms (and Dads)
Today was my son’s last day of first grade. He came home with a backpack…
A Case of the Shoulds
I have been battling a sickness. It has zapped my patience. It has left me…
The Things We Do For Students
Kermit and Steve were our classroom frogs. I purchased them mid January and created several…
Is Special Ed Forever?
In November, I sent my first student to a general education class. It was for…
The Weave
We were waiting for the bus when Tanisha approached me in her puffy pink jacket…
Answering Tough Questions
Ms. Carroll’s first graders were coloring pictures of Harriet Tubman and Robert E. Lee. I…