A great review in the Boston Globe
I was really pleased about this glowing review in my hometown newspaper, The Boston Globe. Check it out!
An amazing talk, an amazing alum…
I have waited since 1998 for this moment to happen... An alum who would give back to Boston Arts Academy in ways that embody being an artist-scholar-citizen. Zakiyyah Sutton (2008) graduated being all three, (she was the senior class president, an accomplished singer,...
L.A. and San Diego-with Photos!
Just as I’ve written many other times, the best part of this book tour is the opportunity to spread the BAA word with students and teachers. Thank you to science faculty member Ramiro Gonzalez for joining me on this journey and doing ALL the driving. Thank you to...
Hello from Sunny L.A.!
We are having a great time. It is sunny, warm and there are flowers blooming everywhere... Sunday morning, old friends hosted a wonderful book party brunch with about 60 people, The students' presentation on RICO was brilliant. We sold all of our books and had to take...
The Best Kind of Review
Wow, wow, wow! I just heard from a BAA alum who reviewed my book on the site Feministing. I am at a loss for words...Humbled. Please read this well-written, thoughtful, and honest review of The Hardest Questions Aren't on the Test. It really made my day-this is what...
Thanks Jeff Kelly Lowenstein!
Check out Jeff Kelly Lowenstein's Blog. It has a great review of my book!
San Francisco Reflection
“Our teachers are like colleagues; they don’t look down on us or put us in a box.” -Dominique Wilson, student ambassador There were so many remarkable moments from this trip that it’s hard to give just the highlights. Best part: The kids! Katie, Charles Michael,...
San Francisco Update
It's soaking here! Rain like I haven't seen in years (and thunder and lightening), but it isn't dampening our spirits! We are making connections, making presentations, eating food, (especially food we haven't had before), and generally making BAA proud (and yes,...
San Francisco, Here I Come!
Well! After a busy holiday season and new year, I am back on the road, heading to San Francisco and the Bay Area. This time, I am traveling with a group of students from mixed majors (all went through an application process), BAA's College & Career Counselor,...
Overwhelmed with Pride!
Well, I told you he could DANCE! The entire Boston Arts Academy community is bursting with pride for our 2007 graduate, Russell Ferguson! We had the most amazing rally at Berklee Performance Center yesterday, to kick off the BAA Winterfest Jazz Concert! Krumpers...