Believe in Me.
A collective struggle among troubled
students reveals the immense power
in teachers’ hands
A collective struggle among troubled
students reveals the immense power
in teachers’ hands
Medical cannabis is allowed in 36
states, but is being ‘legal’ really
enough to stop teachers from being
fired over it?
Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.
School has long been rife with power structures. Recently we’ve come to discover that learning is done best when power is placed with the individual. Putting a belief in the individual – the teacher, the learner – ensures that ownership is felt in each role. But, unfortunately, structures and dynamics haven’t caught up with our knowledge yet.
It was the early days of remote learning. I was staring at a screen full of avatars, as not a single 12th grade student had their camera on. I was talking into the void, unsure if anyone was listening or learning. I missed their faces. I missed their jokes. I missed their interruptions, comments, questions and most of all, I missed the connection. On the screen, I couldn’t see the ah-ha faces or the looks of confusion. I couldn’t tell if they were drifting or most importantly, if they were okay. But then, I asked some big questions, and the magic was back.
The story of a small midwest town embracing education to tackle some big problems.
Even in a year as tough as this one; there are still opportunities to find joy!
A look inside the successes of Travis Bouldin’s classroom and how to get started.
What can we do in our classrooms to empower the students who are feeling forgotten and undervalued?