by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
How can we process the painful truth about the “isms” in our culture to help our students realize a better future for themselves and others? By confronting each of them.wordclouds.comRecently, it was reported that six Dr. Seuss books are coming out of circulation due...
by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is a perfect time to reimagine education. Are you with me?Image from Pexels.comWhat a school year! So many teachers have taken to the Internet to share their stories, both good and bad. I reviewed previous posts this morning. The theme is clear: We need to...
by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Creative Writing class helps young writers discover themselves.By Heather Edick Using CanvaI teach a creative writing class by the seat of my pants. Why? Because each student who experiences the class is a unique individual. Creative writing is a personal endeavor;...
by Heather MacCorkle | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Technology innovations abound in education during the time of COVID. Are they all necessary?Dan Malleck FlickrFull disclosure: One of my nicknames in my immediate family is “gadget girl.” If it’s out there, I want it. This school year, however, I have learned there is...
by Heather MacCorkle | Feb 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Pexels.comAccording to The Glossary of Education Reform, the hidden curriculum “consists of the unspoken or implicit academic, social, and cultural messages that are communicated to students while they are in school.” This year, the hidden curriculum isn’t so hidden,...
by Heather MacCorkle | Feb 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thinking differently can make it so.Usually, my blog posts address educational topics immediately. This post will be different. Just as we teachers have found our personal and professional lives blended out of necessity while we teach from home, my blog post today...
