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Just Teach: Chapter 8, Anchovies
Angela has been absent all week. I start worrying on Wednesday, but it takes me until Thursday to call her mother and see if she is sick…
Jes Ellis
Jul 28, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 7, Testing, Testing
I can’t sleep.
Jes Ellis
Jul 28, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 6, Kumbayah
It’s always shocking how quickly October comes. One day I am meeting my students for the first time, and the next I am up to my ears in…
Jes Ellis
Jul 11, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 1, Teacher in July
With each stroke I pull closer to shore. Right, left, right, breath. Left, right, left, breath. I swim with my eyes open. The water is…
Jes Ellis
Jul 6, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 5, Perfection
We have been in school for nearly four weeks. We had three days before Labor Day, followed by a four day week, followed by two five-day…
Jes Ellis
Jul 6, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 4, Back to School
The first two weeks of school are all about routines and training.
Jes Ellis
Jun 30, 2020
Just Teach: Chapter 3, Honey Moon Over
In the first week of school there are no fights. Everyone comes to the carpet when I ask, pretends to listen during lessons, and attempts…
Jes Ellis
Jun 28, 2020
September (Day 1): “Just Teach” Chapter 2
September (Day 1): “Just Teach” Chapter 2
When I was a first year teacher, a veteran entering his 30th year in the classroom told me, “I still get diarrhea before the first day of…
Jes Ellis
Jun 22, 2020
Just Teach: Intro/ Invitation to Read
Just Teach: Intro/ Invitation to Read
Dear Reading Team,
Jes Ellis
Jun 17, 2020
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