I’m a teacher. I know what counts. And in the month of March, what counts – literally – is the Census.
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State of the Hopeful Union
My friend said to me, “I missed the President’s speech. What’d he say? Give me hope.” Ok. He talked a lot about jobs. She said, “Jobs? Give me hope about schools!” I reminded her that he gave us a down-payment on his promise to make education a priority by not only including jobs protection in [...]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Back those many years ago, our school district decided not to close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Instead, the board encouraged schools to incorporate appropriate activities into the school day.
Did You Do It On Purpose?
What is the purpose we’re trying to achieve in a public school? As a Utah teacher, I can stretch a dollar until you can see through it. Our state legislature has achieved its purpose: Spend as little as possible on public schools.
Closing What Gaps?
I was recently honored to speak into a microphone in a Congressional hearing room and give my opinions about something called The Achievement Gap. It is a heady thing to be asked to give your opinion. Into a microphone. With people taking notes. In seven minutes. Or less. I am not a researcher. I am [...]
