When I Am Old with You by Angela Johnson is a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. I became sentimental the first time I read this
Monday Musings: My February Writing Review
My first Monday Musings of each month will include links to all the pieces I wrote during the previous month and my reflections about a
The Use of Dr. Seuss Text – Should his racist cartoons stop us from using his books?
This year marks the 21st year of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. This event is celebrated in many schools across America on
National Reading Month: JJ Reads – I Keep Getting Mad
March is National Reading Month. As a literacy coach, I love there is a month set aside with a literacy focus. Just as I tell
Monday Musings: Obtaining a New Teaching Job
If you have been following my education journey, this may sound like déjà vu, but I’m looking for a job again. Yes, for two school
Monday Musings: The Ugly Truth about Choosing a School for Your Children
The Ugly Truth Now that most of my family, friends, and fellow educators know I write for Indy/Ed and The Educator’s Room, people tend to