Moving Past the Ancient Texts In episode 8 of the new Star Wars movies, we meet a sullen Luke Skywalker who has banished himself to a remote planet because of his failures as a Jedi master. Rey, after finding the correct map, seeks out Skywalker to train her in the ways of the force. Luke,Continue reading “Lessons from Star Wars”
Category Archives: Culturally Responsive Practice
Is the lack of YA in school robbing our students?
Censorship of books is not a new concept for teachers. There are always people trying to shield young minds from “inappropriate” ideas. Unfortunately this outrage, while thought to be well intended, is usually made by adults expressing concern about literature read in class because THEY are uncomfortable, not the students. In addition, these objections areContinue reading “Is the lack of YA in school robbing our students?”
The Importance of Diverse Texts
As our classrooms become more diverse, and the varied needs of our students increase, it is important for teachers to use literature to expose students to a variety of cultures and experiences. Unfortunately, as we watch the news, attend school board meetings, or receive feedback from parents, schools are experiencing a great deal of pushbackContinue reading “The Importance of Diverse Texts”
Starting with Identity
“Identity is a prison you can never escape, but the way to redeem your past is not to run from it, but to try to understand it, and use it as a foundation to grow.”-Jay Z Have you ever taken the time to think about your identity? Or thought about the words you would useContinue reading “Starting with Identity”
Teaching with Equity 