I remember getting offered a permanent contract to teach the Friday before the school year started. The offer was for a 6/7 split grade in …
A Note on Teacher Certification…
At my school, I organize a “Young Men’s Club” for students that are from marginalized backgrounds with the hope that our meetings, once a week, …
Teacher Preparation
Individuals fresh out of teacher certification programs typically know all the content that goes into running a successful program. But content and teaching are two separate …
What I’ve Learned After Four Years of Teaching – Part II
My 11th grade law teacher is more memorable for his embodiment of teaching than any knowledge he actually conveyed to me. His presence, as a minority man …
The One Thing No New Teacher Has to Worry About
You’ve completed your requirements and graduated from some faculty of education. You spent some time in a class as an “assistant” teacher, instructing students, who …