June 24, 2016
Yesterday Was a Bad Day
Yesterday was not a good day. Xenophobia won in the U.K. The Supreme Court, by deciding nothing, exposed five million…
May 3, 2016
A Life Beyond the Classroom
When I was thirteen, I met a person who would redefine what I expected from a teacher. And for this,…
April 18, 2016
Serious Play
Is there a direct correlation between early childhood learning experiences and high school graduation rates? Are students’ academic learning outcomes…
April 10, 2016
Yes, You Do Want Drama in the Classroom
“Yo Mister, that ain’t right!” I’m teaching test prep in a Title I High School, in a part of Brooklyn…
April 5, 2016
“Can Hip Hop Save Us?” Hosted by Fresh Ed’s James Miles
“Hip-hop is one of the most powerful forces…It’s a culture that connects people from any race, school of thought, creed,…
April 5, 2016
The Majority-Only’s Dilemma
“I make $1,100 per two-week pay period. Union dues are $60–80, and Arizona puts 11% of my check into a…
April 1, 2016
It Was the Way He Let Me Learn
Often you hear about those great teachers who gave their students all this knowledge that they were able to take…
March 15, 2016
Solving for Today
Last week, my mind began to wander during a meeting and, instead of doodling, I wrote out the date on…
March 1, 2016
”But I Wanted to Teach”
Mr. J was timid. He had a relaxed nature and an obsession with superheroes. With his gentle smile and calming…
January 10, 2016
The McDonaldization of Pedagogy
Teach Like a Champion is a teacher training book written by Doug Lemov. It contains 49 teaching techniques he claims…
