What Teachers Want: Are You Serious?
In the wake of yet another school shooting, the government and members of the media are beating a familiar drum: more guns, not less, will put a stop to our…
What Does It Mean To Be Kindergarten Ready?
When it comes to young children going to school, we talk a lot about “readiness.” But what does that even mean? I’ll just get down to it. Very broadly speaking,…
What Has Changed Since We Were Kids
I am finding myself rageful lately. The politics in this country no longer reflect dialogue I'm even remotely familiar with and each day we experience a new tragedy or outrage…
Every Classroom, Every Day: Rethinking Inclusion
What is Special Education? When I began my undergraduate studies in Elementary and Special Education, I hoped to gain a deeper understanding of how to support students with Individualized Education…
Reimagining Quality of Life for Adults with Significant Needs: Finding Holland
Since the tender age of ten, I have been contemplating what will happen to my brother, CJ, when my parents pass away. When I was four, CJ was diagnosed with…
Behavior is Communication
I'm a big believer that words matter. Words are powerful and, despite that "sticks and stones" rubbish, words can certainly hurt us. Therefore, when talking about "behavior management," by the…