Ye Olde Blog is thirteen years old today. A teenager on the web can be a dangerous thing, but I am hopeful that although the pace of posting has slowed in the old age of this space, measured thought is replacing youthful exuberance. I also hope that I am not so aged that I start to scream at young blogs to get off my lawn. What does Year 14 hold? I want to be with you here, when I can. A couple of weeks ago, I had several conversations where someone used a term such as red kids.

Watching the heartbreaking news out of Texas the morning and thinking of friends and readers in the path of Hurricane .

Philosophy, public affairs and pop culture. Posted January 29, 2017 By Dave Thomer. Here are a few links that may be useful. The Google slides for the presentation. A Google Doc that collects resources and links. A Google Doc that collects the brainstorming that participants have done. A Moment Missed, At Last Recovered.

Musings of a Teacher, Leader, and Learner. I believe in the power of reading stories aloud. I believe in the power of simple plots and innocent characters that evoke deep emotions and complex themes. I believe in helping word-weary teenagers rediscover the magic they felt as a child flipping through picture books. I read teachers like Pernille Ripp argue for picture books in every classroom.

Our Editorial Team and Reviewers. In preparation for a new school year, here are our staff blog picks from last year. Read on for four easy-to-use teaching tips for the writing classroom.

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Saturday, August 15, 2015. The first day of school only happens once a year, so it takes lots of years of teaching to make it work the way you want. Writing helps me clarify my thoughts.