The posts below have been imported from my Edublogs account, which died a slow death in 2014 after seven years of not-so-consistent blogging. If you've glanced at the About page, you'll guess that my posts from that period address some aspect of teaching. I pulled these posts into this site for a couple of reasons. These stories … Continue reading Blogging: A look back
Jackson’s Blogging Adventure is a Joy for His Mom
With great pleasure, I'd like to share what Jackson, my senior-in-high-school son, has been doing. Jackson blogs -- a lot. I'm proud of him -- not only because he's blogging for Huffington Post Teen, but because he is actively seeking who he is as a writer and thinker. I am super grateful for all who … Continue reading Jackson’s Blogging Adventure is a Joy for His Mom
Learning After Hours: CHS Teachers Loving Discovery Education
@CburgHigh teachers always eager to learn! Great #DiscoveryEd work session today! pic.twitter.com/hF89jV1eiz — Jennifer Barnett (@JenniferBarnett) October 8, 2013 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
I Fought a Rock and the Rock Won
I fought a rock and the rock won. Who steps on a rock and breaks her foot? Well, that would be me. Early last week I was doing what everyone does. I was walking to my car while checking messages on my phone. I don't know if I was distracted or if I need remedial … Continue reading I Fought a Rock and the Rock Won
An Epidural of Courage
I've learned a couple of things since I last posted. First lesson: I have more time than I realized, if it's spent doing only what I want to do. I took my own advice. In late July I began making the time to do what was important to me. Results? Absolute bliss. Second lesson: … Continue reading An Epidural of Courage
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