I'm going to New York City. Here I come New York City. I. Am. Going. To. New. York. CITY!! Sorry, I'm just a little excited. Not just about going to New York CITY, but I had my first conference proposal accepted. It is my first acceptance, not my first proposal. I had on proposal denied … Continue reading Big Apple Bound
Education
My 15 Minutes of Fame
Like A Train Wreck
I went on TV yesterday. Well, actually I taped a segment that will air on TV this weekend about charter schools and why we still have them. I'm nervous. I was nervous going in but the interviewer really made me comfortable--I'm not sure this is a good thing, because I think I talked more openly … Continue reading Like A Train Wreck
I’ll Admit It Totally Matters To Me
that my kids are smart. I'll admit it. But then again it probably isn't surprising to anyone that an educator and soon to be PhD wants her children to be intelligent and excel in school. Obviously that is something that matters to me a great deal. I'll admit it again and again. I think being … Continue reading I’ll Admit It Totally Matters To Me
The “T” Word
I see an alphabet theme starting to emerge. Steph so graciously asked for my thoughts on tenure and unions. I'll be writing about tenure today--after this short PSA. There is a new report just released by the Council for Great City Schools examining the achievement of black males in America's public educational system and calls … Continue reading The “T” Word
