When Social Media & Professionalism Mash Up
Scrolling through social media, as I often mindlessly do, I am repeatedly reminded of the powerful educators with whom I am in community. It is not my community. It is…
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…
From Punishing to Teaching The Behavior We Want To See
Ahh, "behavior management." Research shows that "behavior management" is one of the top challenges for teachers, one of the factors attributed to teacher attrition, and a top priority for school…
Sharing is Caring? Nope. Sharing Sucks.
Kids need to learn to share. They have to share precious resources with siblings. They have to share with others at school. Sharing is a mainstay topic on Sesame Street. …
Teaching Is Intellectual Work
We will dismantle beliefs about children and families that do harm and put limits on growth. We will explore how we can grow toward strengths-based approaches that celebrate the first five years and open the doors for the potential within every child.