the future is book clubs

Late to the party, but this morning I finished listening to IN THE DREAM HOUSE by Carmen Maria Machado (read by author). Machado shows us how to tell a story about a 2x-erased experience: being a lesbian & being a survivor of abuse. I found it gorgeous, heartbreaking, experimental. Recommended!

Bishop's essay on the transformative power of reading is still. So. Powerful.

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Stumbled across an article by Allison Dunn while reading up on how teachers balance #screentime. I've observed quiet quitting & productivity theater w/in school contexts, but new to the idea of silent productivity. Here's to reducing reactiveness at work!

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I'm curious, have any #internationalteachers found success in implementing #authenticwriting tasks at the middle-school level? Grade 8 specifically, but also younger. I'm looking for ideas!

Attending the ICA Conference in #bali reminded me of the importance of human connection, esp in an industry as transient as #internationaleducation. So, here I am (re)committing to social media. School leaders, curriculum experts, & classroom teachers, I'm excited to learn with you on this platform.

Also, anyone else remember fondly THE WAY THINGS WORK by David Macaulay? Such an iconic example of a nonfiction text that treats the young reader with respect, as a person who is curious about the world & capable of understanding complex ideas -- like the inner workings of your kitchen toaster!

More nonfiction texts aimed at younger readers! This article helped shift my understanding of what it means to support reluctant readers. One possible solution? Connecting them with all different kinds of text types, not just the novel.

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New Kid by Jerry Craft