The eight qualities of a progressive teacher was very insightful (4th letter, Freire).  I think these are qualities that most of us have heard time and time again throughout our childhood from our families, place of worship, “citizenship” character education at school, etc.  Seeing the qualities that translate to teaching was really powerful for me.  I think as a special educator [...]

This article really hit home with me as well.  I always thought that I was reserved because that’s how my dad is and/or because I was the youngest child in my large family and no one took what I said as seriously as the comments made by my older brothers.  Now I wonder if it’s [...]

Wow, what a powerful article.  I can totally relate to this article…perhaps because I’m Asian.  I’ve been uncomfortable with the “model minority” label since probably high school.  I don’t understand how people continue to lump a group of people together into one and assume that all characteristics apply to everyone within that category.  For instance, [...]