by Dawn | Oct 21, 2012 | education reform, family, food, sports, sustainability, Teaching, writing
I got an award–this one’s special because it came from someone who herself has a beautiful blog. Thank you, Allie! Part of the rules were that I have to divulge seven things about myself, then pass on the nomination to fifteen deserving writers. Fun!...
by Dawn | Oct 2, 2012 | education reform, satire, Teaching
In my day, we didn’t have “ADHD.” We had “Shut the hell up and do your homework!” and “WHAT is your PROBLEM?” They were both a valid educational diagnoses entered into the DSM Negative 5, the book of guidelines on such...
by Dawn | Sep 19, 2012 | education reform, politics, satire, Teaching
I’m having writer’s block–It’s ironic to make that statement as I’m writing, but I’m sitting here looking at a copy of the Common Core State Standards for inspiration. That, in and of itself is a problem. You see, I need to come up...
by Dawn | Aug 29, 2012 | Teaching
Later today, I will look at the faces of my students and I will try to predict the future. They are a mystery shrouded in wonder. What will they become? Will she be an achiever, the next big entrepreneur, a great parent, loyal citizen, or inspirational speaker? Will...
