Monthly Archives: December 2015

From the first time I read “Chomp” – one of Greg John’s whimsical and wise stories – I was hooked!  In each of his stories, Greg magically captures his young students’ view of the world, giving us insights into their...
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We are delighted with all the thoughtful and inspiring blog posts, poetry reflections and interviews that have been sent in to the website. We have many more to post – so be sure to keep checking in to see these...
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In response to our November Giveaway question: Now that the school year has hit a rhythm — what new project, approach, or curriculum is blooming in your world? Eleanor Alexander shared her excitement about her new approach to her Grade...
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Today is Emily Dickinson’s birthday. So it is fitting to write a post in her honor – even more so, as she is a poet well loved by teachers. As we wrote in Teaching with Heart: “The poet most submitted...
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Name?  Josh Morton Current position? Middle school language arts teacher How long have you been in education? 14 years What’s a little known fact about you? I have two writing projects I would love to complete. But when there are...
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Teaching Retired Teachers By Mel Glenn It is reputed that Kurt Vonnegut once said, “When I grew up I realized all adults, male or female, are emotionally 14.” After teaching two groups of retired teachers in my United Federation of...
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Name? Chauncey D. Reese Current position? Dean of Instruction How long have you been in education? 15 years What’s a little known fact about you? My great-grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier...
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