Real Inequality (not that kind)
Today, I witnessed the most exciting student outburst while teaching an online class for kids 2,000 miles away.
Ain’t That Peculiar?
The key to educational progress is finding a cure for amnesia. Educators would be well served by knowing and honoring the work of those whose shoulders they stand upon
There’s Always a Back Row
I’m teaching a class of 4th graders in Alabama to program computers. Today (I think), was our fourth synchronous session. (I promise to write more …
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An Honor Just to Be Nominated
Life in E Flat – The Autobiography of Phil Woods has been nominated as Book of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.
Web Turtle Art Quilt Project
An adventure in creativity Goal Design one or more quilt patches that may be combined with classmates or used to create your own screen quilts …
That’s a Fine Way to Draw a Triangle
Documentation of a particularly rich dialogue between a 4th grader, the turtle, her classmates, and myself (the teacher). You should get a glimpse into her thinking.
If I Ran a School… this is what I’d be reading now
Each of the following books was chosen to help educators, especially administrators, superintendents, and board members do a better job of realizing the purpose and …
Meet Frank Smith (2003)
Gifts of wisdom for educatorsBy Gary S. Stager, Ph.D.Originally published in District Administration Magazine – December 2003 Christmas came early to the Stager house when a pre-publication …
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Unanswered Questions for the NY Times about School Reopening
Last week, the New York Times published a 7,800 word article, Rhode Island Kept Its Schools Open. This Is What Happened.Some teachers and students got …
Vaccinate the @NBA Now!
Here me out. NBA players, coaches, trainers, and support staff should receive COVID-19 vaccinations immediately for the following reasons. It will keep players healthy while …