Before I get into what I read this month, I just want to state how this goal has really kept me focused. In January I set an intention of examining the books I read and considering whether I’m learning from books, articles, podcasts and other media created by diverse authors. I have to say that… Read More What I’ve Read & Learned: May 2019

Is it a real thing we’re striving for or is it another way to shift more work to teachers?  Is “building capacity” a positive or negative? We often hear this in trainings or in meetings, usually it comes just before someone tells us something new that we are going to be responsible for.  I’m struggling… Read More Building Capacity?

Books and Articles: Young Adult Fiction:  Over spring break I set the professional reading aside and read young adult fiction.  It was glorious!  The three books I read were part of my effort to read diverse authors with characters who have experiences that aren’t like mine.  These books were incredible. I was moved to tears… Read More What I’ve Read and Learned: April 2019