What Silence Teaches
The other day, I came across a quote attributed to Ghandi. It states, "Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the...
Fighting The Tendency of Teacher Tyranny
I was recently having a discussion with some educator friends about the challenges of teaching in New York City. Whether one is a...
Diversity or Inclusion?
Today, I watched Ava Duvernay talk about diversity issues in Hollywood. She said that the word diversity was a medicinal word. It got me...
Be Mindful
Teachers typically begin the year with a broad idea of what children should know and understand. Whether it is Race to the Top, or No...
An Ethical Educator's Playbook
Teaching is science and art, magic and faith. On one hand, a responsible teacher will prepare themselves to be the best possible educator...
See The Student As Yourself
The best educator sees each child as their own. Their work should aim to settle the internal storms brought on by normal child...