Apr 30, 2019TestingThere’s plenty of talk about standardized testing these days. Do they make kids too stressed? Do we test enough? Too much? Are they an...
Sep 12, 2017I PledgeOne of the first lengthy English paragraphs that our African-born son (sort of) memorized was the Pledge of Allegiance. All last...
Aug 15, 2017First day of kindergartenSending your kindergartener to school for the first time can cause an overwhelming flood of emotions. Sad, because he’s growing up too...
Jan 11, 2017Knowing your audienceI am privileged to spend five hours of most every Tuesday and Thursday with a group of 4- and 5-year olds. I teach preschool at our...
Aug 14, 2015Thank a TeacherMrs. Brackett was my 4th grade teacher. She was, in every way, my favorite elementary school teacher. (She received this praise in part...