When I need rules again…
I haven’t needed rules this year. After all, I teach AP English and Advisory 12. It’s been really easy. I think I’ve had two (somewhat) chall...
Tag: expectations
Bridging the gap of expectations
There’s a lot of talk in education about the achievement gap. Before we deal with the achievement gap, however, we need to deal with the expectations gap...
First, it was grit. Now, it’s urgency.
A few months ago, I read a New York Times article about character education and got excited about teaching my students about the importance of grit. I think my...
Not in class? You’d better text me.
Maybe my students think I’m crazy. “No, really,” I say. “If you’re ever not in class, you have to tell me. You have to text me.&#...