bell hooks, the groundbreaking author, educator and activist whose explorations of how race, gender, economics and politics were intertwined made her among the most influential thinkers of her time, died Wednesday. bit.ly/33zxX51

Basically this - all day, every day ohea.org/a-typical-teac…

"Students will become good readers when they read more.Students will read more when they enjoy reading. They will enjoy reading when they enjoy their reading material.They will enjoy their reading material when they are left to choose it themselves..." Alfie Kohn

Use the epic Pepsi #SuperBowlLVI halftime show trailer to teach reading visual texts! Great for middle/high school. Analysis of setting, characterization, symbolism, & more! #TeachLivingPoets Full lesson here: teachlivingpoets.com/2022/01/22/rea…

Are Screens Robbing Us of Our Capacity for Deep Reading? lithub.com/are-screens-ro… via Literary Hub

The best poem you'll read this month.

Alas, my lord, I have been so affrighted!

Independent Reading Book Clubs! Thank you, Cheryl Myers!

What a show tonight! Mr. McHenry 2022 was a gift to all who were there! Great contestants, MCs, crew, & crowd! Lucky to have these 2 gems in my class🧡🖤🧡🖤🤠

Congratulations, seniors! Adventure awaits! #WarriorReady156 #warriorpride156 McHenry

"We shifted from assessing student performance to blaming teacher performance." ajc.com/education/get-…

Tiny Memoir Contest for Students: Write a 100-Word Personal Narrative nytimes.com/2022/09/13/lea…

I’m not sure if I’ve ever read a book as beautifully written and as quietly powerful as this one. This book is as exquisite as it is convicting.

Such an entertaining production--fast-paced and engaging! A special shout-out to the students who have crossed the threshold of room 334 🧡🖤!

Thanks Caroline Spence for spending 3,013 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to Mary Oliver. #SpotifyWrapped open.spotify.com/artist/4De2r7Q…

AP Lit teacher opinions on whether Claire Keegan’s Foster would be considered a novel for the literary argument question? It was a joy to explore with my students! #aplitchat

Alternative assessment in Honors English 2-building community at the same time!❤️

Welcome to the first-ever #NonSequiturTournament! The are no seeds or rankings or names for regions that make any logical sense because it's all about non sequiturs! And it's all about fun!

I'm persuaded. My youngest went to a school where they checked their phones at the door, and it was an excellent policy. It minimized distraction and maximized normal human interaction.