Our G6 Language & Literature classes have just started a unit on "Unlikely Heroes" and I must admit I've been having an amazing time finding some fantastic new biographies and memoirs to entice them into reading this genre and keeping an interest in the lives of people who may not always make the headlines, or … Continue reading Unlikely new nonfiction
I'm part of this club that I never want to be in the position to welcome others to, and yet yesterday afternoon I had to admit yet another member. I don't even know what to call it - I don't want to name it - #metoo has connotations that I'd rather not introduce an 11 … Continue reading I wish I didn’t have to welcome you
My husband and I attended a "school board of governors meets the parents" evening on Thursday night and one of the attendees asked what the school was doing to encourage more girls to go into STEM careers. There was also some discussion about the fact that even in this liberal high achieving school certain stereotypes … Continue reading Right sentiment – wrong question
Informative Flights - Musings of a Teacher Librarian 