Matthew's Thoughts
Will Smith, Ain’t No Way
I just finished texting a friend about how dope it was to see the old Aunt Viv and Aunt Vy
How Bout Now
By the end of the school year, I had piles of tests and quizzes, of duotangs full of student work.
I Told My Students I Had Covid, Here’s What Happened Next
It started with an itch at the top of my throat. I told myself not to drink any cold water––something
5 Things I Learned in 2021
I don’t know if it went inordinately slow or exceptionally fast. I don’t know whether to feel thankful or disappointed.
Living Up To A Stereotype
In 1995 rapper Skee-Lo came out with a track titled, “I wish”. On it he waxed about his hopes to
I Don’t Recognize My Students
I want to blame it on the masks. But I know that’s not it. And if not them then the
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Matthew R. Morris
Educator, Speaker, Writer
Matthew R. Morris
a lot has changed in the last 5-6 years of teaching. from overall school culture to students and student learning. it can’t be just me that’s noticed this, can it? please tell me i’m not alone. #QuarantineEd #OntEd
Read Morei have so many thoughts about the first month of the 2022 school year. about students, about systems, about schooling. i need to woosah this weekend and then write and write and write.
Read Morereading more Baldwin. listening to more Hov. closing my rings when i can. working on parts of my insides in order to keep all my outsides intact.
Read MoreRT @MsNReynolds: Reconciliation is not recreating Indigenous people's artwork, art styles, or traditional objects. That's quite the opposit…
Read Moretruth should come before all that other stuff, right? before all the symbols and shirts and slogans…right? just making sure.
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