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What Do You Remember About Yearbook Day?
What do you remember about yearbook day? …
Ghosts Made Me Start This Blog
I figure it’s time to tell you why I started this blog in the first place….
wotz da big deal cuz u kno wot i mean
March 4 is National Grammar Day in the United States….
Lessons From a Tiger Teacher by Deborah Bryan
My guest writer today is Deborah Bryan from The Monster in Your Closet. I found Deb after she posted a powerful, personal piece, and I praised her for being so brave. Then we got to tweeting. Then I won a contest she was running. Then we got to emailing. Then we got to exchanging phone numbers. Now I call her friend. Deb has a funky life. Sometimes she’s a mom. And sometimes she dresses up like a zombie. And sometimes she lands guest spots on reality television shows. Read Deb’s beautiful piece, check out her blog, and follow her. You will not be sorry….
Are There Alternatives to the College Experience?
Should everyone be expected go to college right out of high school? What else could kids who aren’t hard-wired to continue with formal education do rather than menial labor? Or do you believe that college is the only way to a better life?…
The Good, the Bad & the Naughty: Guest Post by Paul Waters
My guest blogger today is Paul Waters, the snappy brain behind the lovely blog called blackwatertown. Paul went off-roading a bit and instead of writing about just one teacher memory, he wrote about a few: one good, one bad, and one naughty. Half the fun is in figuring out which is who. …
A Surprise Response
Yesterday I wrote about a student who surprised me by withdrawing himself late in the semester. During the course of the day I received a response….
A Letter To The Student Who Withdrew Himself
Not too long ago, a student who had been doing very well withdrew himself from my class. And I kind of freaked out….
We're #1… And I Feel Guilty
Newsweek recently posted its annual “500 Best High Schools” report followed by Buffalo Business First’s report of the best and worst schools in New York State. The district in which I live came in 1st place. And even though I can now wear a t-shirt that proudly proclaims that my child attends the #1 public school district in New York State, there’s something that is making it impossible for me to ride get on my magical unicorn and fly away….
The Day Monsieur Said Non
In 11th grade, I needed three stellar recommendations that I could send off with my college applications. I felt confident that I would receive solid letters from two of my former English teachers, but then I was kinda stuck. I decided to ask my French teacher. He said no….