Are you feeling as weary as I am? Lately, it seems my words, whether in blog posts or tweets, are increasingly critical and politically charged. And who can blame us? In the midst of an election year, our choices boil down to two problematic, out-of-touch, geriatric white men. It's a disheartening reflection of the state …
I love to read, and I want my students to experience the joy of getting lost in a book, or the aha moment that comes when you recognize yourself in a character, or when you learn from a character’s experience that you are not alone. I discovered one way to accomplish this, even with reluctant …
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Setting professional and personal goals during the pandemic might require a different focus and frame of mind. As I try and wrap my head around a remote return to school and a switch to a block schedule, it will be necessary to formulate goals that require me to grow in order to best serve my …
If you need to educate yourself on topics related to social justice, if you need to hear inspirational stories from activists doing the work and if you need to find ways in which you too can become involved in making a change for the better, then there is a podcast out there for you. My …
One thing that helps me deal with the political climate today is music, and protest music has always played a prominent role among my playlists. Before I introduce the 9 protest songs that have been on rotation in my house this summer, (and the collaborative Spotify playlist!) let's consider two ways in which I use …
This week's blog is a collaborative effort between myself and my good friend Justin Schleider. We both watched the same movie this week which led to some great conversation. Read Justin's #slowchatpe blog post and join in the conversation on social media this week. Having finally found the time to watch I Am Not Your …
Recent justified outrage over comments made by a Presidential nominee has spurred many to speak up about what they heard. And rightly so. If we applied National Health Education Standard 4 to this individual, he would fail. As Health teachers we are tasked with encouraging our students to become responsible individuals who use verbal and …
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