by Trevor Barton | Sep 1, 2011 | Opinion
We made a circle for our guided reading time. I sat down in my trusty old Hinkle rocking chair. My students sat down crisscross applesauce on their red carpet squares. My second-graders’ stomachs were full and their energy level was low. They were ready to hear...
by Trevor Barton | Aug 23, 2011 | Opinion
Teaching can be humanizing work. This is how it happens. The Rodriguez family walks down the hall and turns the corner to my room. “Buenos dias, Mrs. Rodriguez. Buenos dias, niños! ¿Como esta ustedes? Welcome to my classroom,” I greet them. We sit down in...
