Field Note Friday: Six-Word Memoirs

I’m always on the lookout for new lessons for the first days of the school year. I need to get … More

Tuesday Tips: Due Dates and the Health of the English Teacher

I reached a pivotal moment in my teaching career when I heard someone say, “You know what? You can give … More

I have just barely begun my adventure in student blogging. My students have created their blogs, customized them, joined the … More

One of the realities of working in American public education these days is large class sizes. Any time one of … More

I’m one of those teachers who is a bit slow to adopt technology in my classroom. Not because I’m opposed … More