Why the humanities matter in education
The humanities aren't extra—they teach the speaking-to-writing skills that make all learning work. Ramus connected subjects through practice, while Ong showed students need to talk before they can wri...
23 Feb 11min
Why talk is upstream of text
Every word we speak is shaped by who we're talking to and what response we expect. Schools should focus more on creating real conversations between everyone.
9 Feb 10min
Why epistemology matters in education
Teachers and researchers clash over what counts as "real knowledge." Bridging this epistemic gap is key to making school reform actually work.
2 Feb 11min
Why I'm giving students the claims
I explicitly teach literary claims by giving students ready-made examples to prove and evaluate. This approach builds their analytical skills through clear models and guided practice instead of expect...
26 Jan 13min
How reading aloud is helping my students
I'm using daily fluency routines—model read-alouds, audio support, and partner practice—to help high school students access complex texts like The Great Gatsby and Macbeth. The practice is narrowing e...
20 Jan 11min
Learning and teaching through problems
Returning to teaching after time away, I learned that folk wisdom and accepting persistent problems matter more than reform ideals. Drawing on Mary Kennedy's research and paradox theory. I explore how...
12 Jan 11min
What I’ve gotten wrong this semester
I came back to teaching with big ideas about curriculum and got a lot wrong. The semester taught me that none of it matters without management, routines, and the willingness to say no.
15 Dec 202512min
