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Intro to Coyote’s Guide
Coyote from Crestock Stock Images Right away I should mention that Coyote’s Guide is not written specifically for classroom teachers and administrators. The full title is “Coyote’s Guide to Connection with Nature“. The authors hope to bring children back to … Continue reading
Coyote’s Guide
Coyote’s Guide may not appear to be a book for educators. It does contain many ideas, rituals, and tools that are applicable. I’ve read the book several times. I think it is time to read it again. And this time … Continue reading
Teaching: Art or Science
A colleague of mine uses the following question during interviews when hiring a new teacher, “Do you view teaching as an art or a science? Where do you place yourself on that scale?” It generates interesting answers and it does … Continue reading
What I did this summer
As a high school science teacher I never assigned the standard “What did you do this summer?” essay. It made good conversation in the halls as I wandered around looking for the coffee mugs I misplaced the year before. writing … Continue reading
Possibilities of change
I’m finishing up a part day at the school . . . one weekend and then it’s back to all full time. This school year is beginning a bit different for me in that I’m in the position to hire … Continue reading