Creating a World That’s Safe for Even the Silliest Questions
“Mr. Thompson,” began Nelly, “How come you’ve got such a pointy nose?” He had an inquisitive look of pure wonder on his face. Later that day, Tonya asked whether I’d become “a little bit more chubbier”...
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Everyone’s talking about the breakdown in the teacher evaluation talks between the mayor and the union as if it were the only chance to fix public education in New York City. Do we need an evaluation...
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Fear, Frustration, Failure and State Tests
This will be the fourth year that my students and I have suffered through the New York State high-stakes elementary school tests. Although the mayor and the chancellor tell us this year’s tests are...
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