Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos is no stranger to being in the crossfire of Democrats. Typically, it’s because of her views or a controversial statement she said. But today, the conflict is a little more serious. Democrats are now claiming that DeVos is attempting to kill an investigation into her department. House and Senate…
Although this is my 13th year as an educator, this is my first year as a school librarian. Most people say this is a perfect job for me since I’m an avid reader. When I was an English teacher, I did a good job of promoting literacy and a love of reading. One school year,…
As reported by NBC News, “a sixth-grader in Florida was arrested after his refusal to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance escalated into a confrontation with police and school officials, authorities said.” Unfortunately, we are having the wrong conversation about this incident. Many people are arguing about the student refusing to stand for the Pledge…
A story from West Virginia made my blood boil. Children, who were in a special education class, were mistreated by the educators that were supposed to care for them. School went from a haven to a place of terror. A mother of one of the students became concerned when her child did not want to…
I love being black, and I’m glad we have Black History Month. When Black History Month ends, it seems that our history goes off to collect dust until next February. I have observed fabulous lessons, projects, and school programs to support black history during February, but that’s not good enough. As a mother of…
Educating children is hard enough on its own, but it’s even harder when you teach in a high needs environment. Inner city teachers and administrators often complain about the obstacles and needs of their students and with good reason. Usually, those conversations go one of two directions: accepting that students will never have all of…
Teacher compensation has been a hot topic button across the country. In some states, teachers have even gone on strike leaving parents to scramble to find childcare while teachers fought for higher compensation and better benefits. Early in my studies as an education major, a professor said, “Teachers are in this profession for the outcome…
It’s February which means its Black History Month. It’s the time of the year in which we focus on the often-forgotten contributions of black Americans. Schools all over the country are rushing to cram lessons and programming into their schedule. This is a good thing, but sometimes the school’s black history and cultural celebrations can…
I have five areas of certification on my teaching license, and one certification happens to be library/media. This school year, I transitioned into a new role as an elementary library/media specialist. Although I love my new role, I am fully area this job is hard to obtain. According to the Forbes article, “U.S. Public Schools…
If you are an educated person above the age of thirty, chances are you had a traditional educational experience. Most of the time instruction was delivered with someone standing up front and talking to you and you following along at your desk. Though this style of teaching has worked in the past, there has been…