16
Sep
2020
Just Keep Watering
I’ve always loved flowers. When I lived in Virginia, I would often stop and smell the roses growing near my apartment complex.... Read More
28
Aug
2020
Today’s Inch of a Miracle
Three years ago, my daughter pretended that the world was made of hexagons. This was not a whimsical flight of the imagination;... Read More
17
Aug
2020
3 Lessons from Lonnie Johnson
One fun aspect of working in education is that you’re always learning new things. For example, a few weeks ago I was... Read More
19
Jun
2020
The Art of STEM
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Some time ago, I was scrolling through social media when I came upon an interesting picture. A group of teenagers were all... Read More
17
Jun
2020
Fun Facts and What They Mean for Teaching
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Five Fascinating Facts Plants can learn. Rats addicted to junk food will starve themselves rather than eat healthy. Some people see impossible... Read More
8
Jun
2020
5 Books about Race Your Students Should Know
I believe in the power of stories. Stories can unite us, inspire us, and help us grow. I’m sure we’ve all seen... Read More
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
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