by Dawn | May 26, 2015 | education reform, parenting, Teaching
We’re making poster boards of our favorite insects, Declan and I. It’s my first second grade project. I tell him I’m not going to do it for him, I’m going to make my own. “You can’t make one! Parents can’t do their own!”...
by Dawn | Jan 28, 2014 | education reform, parenting, Teaching
My son is walking around talking to eggs. He takes one from the carton and introduces it to me. “This is my son, Steve. I’m finally a dad.” I tell him to put the egg back. “It’s my son.” “It’s not your son…”...
by Dawn | Oct 17, 2013 | Teaching
I’m about to teach a lesson about researching and connecting. Who wants to learn about researching? Exactly nobody. I survey my audience. Teenaged Facebook fiends drifting off into space. Think quick. We need excitement. The best theatre is performed...
