Tag: school

• “What’s in a Name?” A Late Show Monologue for the Mispronounced, the Well-Meaning, and the Forever Traviesos

  Aug 2

  You ever notice how the first day of school feels like the opening scene of a courtroom drama? The teacher walks in with the roster, everyone’s watching, and the tension… more ›

• Year 26

  Jul 31

  25 years as an educator—and at least a dozen more before that coaching, mentoring, running camps, leading arts programs, and engaging in general kid-centered monkey business (some of which may… more ›

• More Than Words: How Quotes Spark Conversation and Learning

  Jul 17

  There’s something powerful about a well-timed quote. Maybe it’s a line from a movie that lingers long after the credits roll, or a phrase that echoes from history books. Quotes… more ›

• Coloring Inside the Lines… and Knowing When to Go Beyond Them

  Jul 17

  “Color inside the lines.” It’s one of the earliest rules we give children when they’re learning how to draw. And in many ways, it reflects a larger idea in how… more ›

• Mistakes Are Moments. Growth Is the Goal.

  Jul 1

  Rethinking Discipline, Accountability, and Redemption in Our Schools In every classroom, hallway, and lunch line, students are learning much more than what’s printed in textbooks. They’re learning how to be… more ›

• We Don’t Want “Good Students”

  Jun 12

  At first, it might seem like the same thing — but there’s a big difference between being agood student and being a good learner. “Good students” know how to play the game… more ›