Arrived home about one hour ago from a long school day which was made even longer by several hours of parent/student/advisor conferences.
In any event, I don’t have the energy or the inclination for wit or inspiration.
I did, however, locate this article, courtesy of the Toronto Star, re: Afrocentric alternative schools.
Personally, I still hold out [...]
Elton John is right: Sorry does seem to be the hardest word.
I had to suck it up and apologize to a student for a mis-step on my part last Friday. We will call him B. Granted, B is very rambuncious, and, given his personality, he often gets caught in the act, even if he did [...]
Too tired for wit and social criticism. So, here is an article, courtesy of the Washington Post, re: NCLB and its impact on the gifted and talented children in our schools. It’s not very long. So, click on the link.
In both my Level 1 and Level 2 classes, I try and expose the students to as much authentic language as possible. Specifically, I use activities which allow them to create with the language, in both spoken and written forms, and which appeal to their own self-absorption, i.e. talking about themselves. I also try to [...]
House, a.k.a. The Campus: I just returned recently from an Admissions Open House. Four such events are held over the course of the school year. A Sunday Open House isn’t exactly lifeblood to me. But, the school seems to believe that having the presence of faculty members is key to attracting prospective families.
House, a.k.a. The [...]
It’s been a strange week, full of feelings that I usually don’t experience all at the same time: frustration, sadness, and anger.
The kids - grades sixth through twelve - are feeling very stressed. They feel over-worked, to the point that many are sick, or, just plain sick and tired. Many have been absent, and some [...]
This timely article says colorblindness is a myth. I agree.
Whenever I hear the term, I cringe. After all, it means that one sees no color, and in my mind, being blind to color, i.e. race, is denying a person’s identity, authentic self, humanity.
I remember the first time a White person told me, “You [...]
In response to my post entitled, “Are Pop Quizzes a Good Idea?”, I received this comment from one of the regular visitors and commenters to my blog:
“I don’t use them. Math produces enough anxiety, without surprises. If they have to perform once a week on an announced quiz or test, I figure that’s good enough.”
The aforementioned [...]
…read this. It’s short, and it will enlighten you.
After two days of writing grades and comments for the midterm, followed by two and a half hours of proofing comments for colleagues this afternoon, I am too whipped to come up with a witty and intriguing post.
But, hold on there cowboy/cowgirl. Here is something from the May 1, 2007 edition of Teacher Magazine. For [...]
