Critical Race Theory is NOT CurriculumCritical Race Theory is not a curriculum. Let’s just start there. There has been a lot of hubbub around the country about whether or not we…Jun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
Woman Waits Years for Someone Else in the House to Care Enough to Clean the RefrigeratorIn early 2015, after reading an article in a parenting magazine about how to build more self-reliance in her children, local mom, Janis…Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Capitol Police Investigate Apparent Zip Tie Handcuff ShortageIt seemed like just yesterday that the DC Capitol police were filthy with zip tie handcuffs. But then actual yesterday, in the midst of an…Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Course syllabus: We are all one race, the human race!: Lessons in AllyshipDescription: If you are a liberal White woman, you may have spent the last four years working hard to become an ally. You have posted…Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
The Happiness Lab: Not self-help drivelI am one of the many people who loves podcasts. I listen to them while I am running, driving, and cooking. I suggest them to everyone and…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Image crafting for the non-photogenicI could see out of the corner of my eye that my boyfriend was snapping a photo of me. I pretended not to notice. Instead, I gazed…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Crisis Schooling and How it is Creating Deeper Inequities for our Most Vulnerable ChildrenSchools across the U.S. are closed indefinitely. For many families, this is inconvenient. Parents may not know how to support their…Apr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
This is the work: The problem with educational researchMy eighth grade son is in an advanced Science class. What makes his section “advanced” is that they must do a research project. To my…Jan 10, 2020Jan 10, 2020
That is the work: Prepping for a Research CourseI have taught courses in teacher research a bunch of times. Next week is the first time I will teach the course in a week. The course will…Jan 3, 2020Jan 3, 2020
That is the Work: IntroIt was probably the year 2000 and I was in graduate school leaving my part time job as a research assistant. I was getting in the elevator…Jan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
For years I have had the policy of only making donations to organizations that spell my name…Today was the last straw. I was unable to buy a beautiful big floppy hat from Zappos unless I spelled my name wrong. This offense is just…Oct 3, 2018Oct 3, 2018
Grief & Loss on a BirthdayTwenty years ago today I watched my brother Johnny walk into the hospital waiting room and tell us that his son was born. I can still see…Mar 23, 2018Mar 23, 2018
Dinner Conversation: Active Shooter TrainingYesterday was the first full day of Spring and it was a snow day. My oldest son had a friend spend the day. The laughed and sang and…Mar 22, 2018Mar 22, 2018
When there’s a monster in your midstI am a believer and now I am questioning everything I thought I knew.Mar 15, 2018Mar 15, 2018
We need to teach the 2nd Amendment in SchoolA great many philosophers and educators have discussed the purpose of schooling. In the United States, educational philosophers like John…Mar 14, 2018Mar 14, 2018
Suggested Study Guide for DeVosOn March 11, 2018 Betsy DeVos, our Secretary of Education, spent 13 grueling minutes with Leslie Stahl on 60 Minutes. She only had to fill…Mar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018
Walk-outs, Marches, and Difficult Choices for Young Hearts and MindsWhen I heard about the student lead walk-outs and marches following the tragedy in Parkland, I thought, “hell yeah!”. Then I found out…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Talking to Children about Violent Events in the NewsThe reality of tragic events in combination with the 24 hour news cycle inevitably leads to children being exposed to information that can…Feb 26, 20181Feb 26, 20181
On Politics and “Being Political” with ChildrenIn response to the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida and so many others around the country, several marches have been planned. The first…Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
