Old Books Bring Proper Perspective
For the past several years, I’ve been reading some of the classics that I missed out on (or forgot about) in my youth.
Beanie's Blog
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.
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Great Books Cultivate Great Minds:
Why & How To Cultivate Healthy Reading Habits In Students
From Protein Chips to EdTech
Falling for diet and education fads is nothing new
Reading Is "Doing Something"
Someone who recently overheard me talking about my current book was intrigued and asked for other recommendations.
It's Not Just Students Who Need to Read Books
This blog was inspired by a recent post I made on X.
A Pawn, A Guinea Pig, or an Acorn
How do the educators, administrators, and policymakers view your child?
Classical Education Reveals the Inner Beauty in Students
From 1501-1504, Michelangelo painstakingly carved one of the world’s most widely loved works of art from the Italian Renaissance.
Denying Some Luxuries During Childhood Has Provided Our Kids Much Laughter In Adulthood
Some people might have called us cheap.
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Literacy Instruction
According to The National Literacy Institute, “54% of U.S.
Make Reading for Pleasure a Reality Again Through Explicit Instruction
I spent nearly every day of my childhood summers at the neighborhood pool.
Teach Like a Champion: Recap
I recently had the immense pleasure of being a guest at the Teach Like a Champion Science of Reading workshop in Memphis, Tennessee.
My Education Degree Was A Disappointment
It's time for colleges of education to truly equip teachers
Literacy Begins At Home
In recent years, much attention has been paid to literacy rates among K-12 students.
Stop Looking for Shortcuts in Education
Once upon a time, the education community was convinced that phonics, spelling, and grammar didn’t matter.
Learning Can Be Fun...
But fun shouldn't be the goal of schools
The Myth of "College and Career Readiness"
Thanks in large part to the Obama Administration’s Race to the Top initiative, the term “college and career readiness” became increasingly popular in the K-12 education community around 2010.
It's Never Too Late to Refine the Literary Palate of Students
Schools should help cultivate their appetites
A Note While I'm In X-ile
I keep thinking that this must be what it’s like when you die.
"Rallying for Schools" Is Not Always Synonymous With Rallying for Education
While watching the crowd rally outside and fill the room of a recent school board meeting to discuss $142 million in budget cuts for my local district, I was transported back to the spring of 2020, when hundreds of parents and community members came together to rally for our schools.
Why Did We Ever Stop Teaching This Way?
And, how can we return to what works?