I know you are not listening but…I’m writing to tell you how the state of California and the city of Oakland is keeping good people from becoming teachers.Dec 6, 20221Dec 6, 20221
FlowersMadam President called me over as she was reading with a child I’ll call Flowers. Flowers draws flowers and hearts everyday. She speaks…Sep 25, 2021Sep 25, 2021
Today there was too much noise.So today Ms. H and I put away the beanbags and went back to basics. We used chairs to form our morning circle. We used a stopwatch to see…Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021
Madam President“You’ll never forget me,” Madam President told me today as she prepared to leave for the day.Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Special Ed — #ShelterInPlace #DigitalDivide #Teaching JournalMy elementary school began #ShelterInPlace on March 13th. I started zooming daily with students on March 23rd. On May 28th, the last day…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Low-Income +English Language Learner + Special Ed = Digital Divide DisasterI’m a special ed teacher in Fruitvale, Oakland, and 97% of our school’s students are students of color. All qualify for free breakfast and…Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
