Grades:
Elementary School
I’m Texting All My Students’ Parents. Here’s Why … And How!
Keeping them informed is key.
Captain Awesome
Captain Awesome teaches seventh grade English at an urban charter school for refugee and immigrant kids. She is a big fan of books, social justice, holiday-flavored coffee creamers, righteous indignation, and Friday Night Lights.
I Refuse to Be the Pajama Police
And other thoughts on classroom management while teaching virtually.
Three Playlists Every Teacher Needs for the 2020-2021 School Year
Because music is self-care.
4 Survival Tips for Teachers Working in a Negative School Environment
You can be the bright spot.
How the American Dirt Controversy Made Me Rethink My Curriculum
Can a white writer speak for our students of color?
Teachers, Can We All Agree to Do Some Things Badly?
Because the only way to succeed is to fail.
We Need to Stop Rewarding Teachers for Not Taking Sick Days
At districts across the country, teachers receive financial or other incentives for not taking their sick leave. Why this practice is harmful.
Stop Making Teachers Feel Guilty for Asking to Be Paid for Their Work
We need to stop taking advantage of teachers just because they are committed to children.
I Love Teaching and My Students—It’s All the Extras That Are Killing Me
And I know I'm not alone.
5 Unexpected Benefits of Teaching
We all know summers off are a joke, but that doesn't mean teaching doesn't have its perks.
3 Dangerous Myths About Teaching You’ll Find in the Movies
I'm looking at you, Little Miss Superhero.
8 “Fun” Parts of Teaching While Pregnant
So, so fun.
Why I Scrapped My Classroom Library
And what I'm doing instead.
8 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Class Novel
What I ask myself before committing to a text.
I Don’t Believe in Credit Recovery—Here’s Why
Two weeks of worksheets just can't replace a year of learning.
