There is no one who agrees more about the importance of in-person school than educators. No one knows more than we do that in the absence of...
When teachers tell you that they are scared, you should listen. Let me explain.We willingly enter a profession knowing that it is woefully...
To the seniors at Concord High, and seniors everywhere, I have a question for you. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and...
Two weeks ago, I went for a run. While running (alone, of course) I found myself looking at each car that passed by and hoping that I would spot a...
Thank you.To say that it is not easy to be a teacher in Concord right now might be the understatement of the century. There is much anger...
This has not been an easy season for the Concord School District. As a community we are devastated and sickened by what transpired this spring, and...
It’s hard to not let the dark thoughts creep in.What if it happens here?If I’m in the bathroom and have to hide in a stall, would they see me...
I swear every time Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos or President Donald Trump make an announcement about something related to education, my blood...
Suddenly it has become cool to be a loser. A loser teacher, that is. Late last week, at a rally in El Paso, Donald Trump Jr. shouted: “Keep up that...
If there’s one word to describe a classroom in today’s world of education, it would be this: Busy. Gone are the days of desks in rows, a teacher in...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I don’t have to buy any presents, I get to eat a lot of food and I spend time with my family. It is a calming...
I recently received a gift card to Donors Choose, an online crowdfunding site that allows teachers to create classroom wish lists that can be...