One of the teachers I've been working with this week is focusing on conferring. So I've been talking to writers, he's been listening in, and then we reflect together about the conferences. This means conferring is even more on my mind than usual. As we were reflecting, I realized how often I put myself in… Continue reading A (New?) Conferring Thought
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OLW 2011
My One Little Word finally found me. I'm looking forward to seeing the way it wraps itself around my world and changes me bit by bit. Already I've found it weaving its way into my life. I believe relationships should be at the heart of all we do. People matter and I'd like to be… Continue reading OLW 2011
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Sundays are Good for Your Soul
I love Sundays. (You know, I could say this about almost any day of the week.) The reason I love Sundays is because they slow down a little, at least around my house. We tend to stay home a little more on Sundays than the rest of the week. So I've been thinking how to… Continue reading Sundays are Good for Your Soul
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Hello 2011
I'm welcoming 2011 in with a very grateful heart. So in this little corner of my world, I'd like to say thank you. Thank you for supporting us as we reflect, question, and grow our thinking. Thank you for your comments. Thank you for your encouragement. And thank you for being part of a community… Continue reading Hello 2011
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2010 Draws to a Close Today
I've had quite a year professionally and personally. As many readers of this blog know, 2010 was the year Ruth and I published our book, Day by Day. However, what you may not know is that I'm expecting a baby in a couple of days. I know my life is about to change big time. … Continue reading 2010 Draws to a Close Today
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of Thee I Sing: Giveaway Announcement
Find out if you won a copy of Barack Obama and Loren Long's book of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by watching the short video below. If you missed the post about this book, then click here to read it now.
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Where are we running?
"Race to Nowhere" is a documentary that has been talked about, but has not been widely advertised like "Waiting for Superman" was earlier this year. From what I've heard, "Race to Nowhere" is the documentary that gets at the heart of the issue with regard to what's happening in our nation's public schools. Here's a… Continue reading Where are we running?
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Intentions.
Many years ago I began making a list of intentions instead of resolutions for the new year. It is just a slight word change and yet it makes a difference in my mind. What do I intend for the new year? Here were my intentions for 2010. Clearly with the new year on the brink,… Continue reading Intentions.
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President Obama’s Book + the Final Giveaway of 2010
Last month President Barack Obama published a picture book, of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, which is illustrated exquisitely by Loren Long. I received a review copy of it while I was at NCTE. Since my husband was with me, I shared the book with him. We were both impressed by the… Continue reading President Obama’s Book + the Final Giveaway of 2010
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The Final Slice of Life Story Challenge of 2010
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Stories Matter
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” —Barry Lopez Stories matter. A lot. Here are some reasons why . . . Stories help us reflect on life and understand where we've been… Continue reading Stories Matter
