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”
Tag Archives: DEI
Filtering Through The Noise
So many have said that 2025 is off to a crazy start. And they are not wrong. New leadership in the White House, wildfires in California, and airplanes literally falling out the sky. It sounds like the beginning of a disaster movie, or reminds me of the YA book The Giver when they explained whyContinue reading “Filtering Through The Noise”
Thinking about the Pandemic
Four Years Later Do you still feel like the pandemic was a blackhole we fell into where time and space seemed to get lost? I feel like it’s easy to delineate before the pandemic, but still wonder when exactly we moved to “post pandemic?” At this time four years ago we had no idea howContinue reading “Thinking about the Pandemic”
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 