Teaching

A week ago, I sat with a group of students and asked them what the number one rule of the school was. Without hesitation, they said, “be quiet.” It’s a dis

I believe in school choice. But I believe in it like I believe in capitalism or college football. It’s a cool idea and I’m glad it’s around, but it doesn’t

In their final essay of first semester, students in Luke Dennison’s ninth-grade English class at Riverside High School used “The Odyssey” and Edith Hamilto

I love parent-teacher conferences. I enjoy talking to parents about what goes on in my classroom. I know they have very specific questions about what is ha

This submission comes from 2017 Teachers of the Year who were inspired to write about their decision to stand for the national anthem during their recent a

This is National School Choice Week, coming at a time when the concept of choice has become one of the most polarizing in our educational discourse. This c

“Persistence” is a buzzword most educators at community colleges hear a great deal. We know too many community college students enter classes in the fall a

Growing up, I was TPS (Toledo Public Schools) proud! I have been a staunch advocate for public schools throughout my career, and yet, I took my child out o

I’m a science teacher, so it’s in my nature to be curious about how and why things work the way they do. Since I’ve been on an education-reform kick lately