March 8, 2021 | Good Soil

Missing Pieces: Good Soil (2)


There I was again, sitting next to a middle schooler at Homework Club, staring at her workbook full of complex math problems.  She looks up at me wide-eyed, “So….what do...

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January 16, 2020 | #FliptheScript

The Home and School Partnership: A Teacher’s Perspective


I stood in front of the crowded room. It was our Awards Day ceremony - a joyous day of celebrating the achievements of the school year. As I glanced down...

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November 13, 2019 | #FliptheScript

Flip the Script – A Teacher’s Perspective


“At least they’re reading!” This is a phrase I hear thrown around, typically to justify the selection of a Captain Underpants-type book.  I understand the heart behind it; when a student...

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