5
Jun
2020
Now More Than Ever
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I love math because it is plainly and objectively true, and the plain truth is beautiful. I love science and social studies... Read More
1
Jun
2020
Teachers, Don’t Shrink from Controversy
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I grew up in a fairly quiet, conservative neighborhood. It was the kind of place where you didn’t really talk about controversial... Read More
29
May
2020
When School Starts Again
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Right now, all eyes are on the fall. None of us know what school will look like when it starts up again.... Read More
27
May
2020
Giving Them a Graduation
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Recently, I was talking with my sister when she happened to mention my nephew’s graduation. My little nephew had just finished kindergarten,... Read More
25
May
2020
Saving Summer
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I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately. The accomplishments made by educators these past months have been nothing short of extraordinary.... Read More
22
May
2020
Is Anybody with Me?
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I know it’s a bit gauche to talk about the weather, but this past week has been absolutely beautiful. The sun has... Read More
20
May
2020
PBL is Not Dead
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Maria was flying high. She’d finished professional development workshops that inspired her to dive into project-based learning. She’d carefully planned and taught... Read More
15
May
2020
5 Asian Americans who Changed the World
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There are many frustrating aspects about our current situation. The lack of community, new challenges to work and schooling, the endless tedium,... Read More