When I teach storytelling, and especially when I teach about finding stories in your life, I'm often told by students that what I'm really teaching is mindfulness. When I hear…
I've been thinking about how tribalism can be so limiting when it comes to finding and choosing the right spouse. When you choose to be inclusive to a particular sex,…
Illustration of Budo, Max, and Graham from Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, drawn by Stephanie at Manchester High School during a recent visit to talk about my Nutmeg Award nominated…
This is a beautiful story. If you ever lived in Massachusetts, and especially in the greater Boston area, this will ring so true.People in the Boston area are hardcore. It's…
As a kid who received free breakfast and lunch for his entire childhood, I am keenly aware of the stigma, embarrassment, and shame associated with not having enough money to…
Not a literal battle, I hope, but one of those fights for what you believe is right...Facing off against a school administrator to get your child the services she so…
Do you know what this sign warns motorists about?It's okay if you don't. Why would you? It has NOTHING to do with the purpose of the sign.Answer below. The sign…
I've always thought that Bruce Springsteen should be frozen in time. Not permitted to die. Experienced by all future generations. I think Carrie Fisher fits that category as well. Below is a…
Slate asks: How can you help students cope with getting college rejection letters?The answer to this one is fairly simple, I think:Remind them of how many young people can't afford to…
As a teacher, I often find myself in meetings with teachers and staff from other schools in various buildings throughout the district. Up until this year, my habit has been…
