Monthly Archives: March 2011

Urban Education Is…

Two weeks ago, on Thursday and Friday, teachers in my building attended a mandatory morning program on reaching students with Asperger’s syndrome.  I have three in my various classes, and, based on my experiences, the different proclivities described could not … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned

Last week, preparation dominated my classroom.  In English III, we are about to begin reading The Great Gatsby. Working together and in groups, we first explored F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life, and then the “Jazz Age” he christened.  We talked about … Continue reading

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