As the mother of four, educator, and advocate for all children, I share my thoughts and observations about the issues facing children today. I hope to encourage others to make a difference in the life of the young people in their community.
Collapses are the way the universe gets rid of the old to leave space for the new. It was noted for the first time by the Roman Philosopher Lucius Anneaus Seneca (4 BCE-65 CE) and it is called today the "Seneca Effect."
The Learning Spy Substack is a sharp, provocative dispatch from the front lines of education, where ideas are tested, myths are challenged, and nothing is taken for granted.
Every middle schooler should have the expectation that when they are in high school they will have a good-paying job sharing knowledge or skills with younger children, peers, or other people in their community.
Exploring the intersection of evidence-based teaching, literacy, and the cultural politics of education. I write about how research, policy, and classroom practice collide—and what that means for teachers, students, and the future of education.