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July 12, 2018

Revisiting “Reading Don’t Fix No Chevys”

Summer school is a gift for my students, and for me. Even at work, summer is a time to slow down, focus on individuals, reflect, generate […]
April 6, 2018

Challenging students, challenging moments

My first year of teaching 8th grade English was tough for the most common new teacher reason: classroom management and discipline.  I struggled to get my […]
April 5, 2018

A Different Kind of Snow Day

My name is Julie Nariman and I’ve been an educator since 2017, but there is a certain joy I still receive when there’s a snow day.  […]
March 18, 2018

Progress Not Perfection

I recently sent an email to my staff about one of our students.  The student had been defying directions, and everyone was getting frustrated.  I held […]