by Heather MacCorkle | Jul 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
School districts across the country are scrambling to define what school is going to look like this year. Meanwhile, teachers seem to be exhausted, confused, and — in some cases — angry. All the stakeholders in education are on edge: students, parents, faculty, staff,...
by Heather MacCorkle | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
During this crisis, we need to remind ourselves of the true purpose of education.Some aspects of this post might be unpopular. I apologize in advance.Why Do Schools Close for So Long?Please, teachers everywhere, do not wince. It’s a good question. According to PBS,...
by Heather MacCorkle | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
My mantra: We study literature to better understand the human condition and our place within the human family.Image Credit: Posted by Michelle Argo Parker, an AP® Literature teacher from MinneapolisOne of Mrs. Parker’s students created this peaceful protest message...
by Heather MacCorkle | Apr 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Post from the Dining Room Table/Teacher’s DeskMy assistant, Winnie, didn’t help me much, but she kept my papers warm.Note: I wrote this post after teaching all day in the final marking period of the 2019–2020 school year. As I say at the end, I posted it to my...
by Heather MacCorkle | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Source: anniemurphypaul.comBut the most unexpected benefit of helping to create “software for humanity” is that it likely improves students’ learning. An emerging body of research demonstrates that students who find meaning and relevance in...
by Heather MacCorkle | Sep 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
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