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...

Thoughts on Ted Sizer

I recently attended the memorial service for an amazing man. Ted Sizer was a friend, colleague and mentor and his loss will be profoundly felt throughout the education world. The service was a beautiful mix of remembrances/sharings from his children (there are four)...

New Orleans

WOW! New Orleans seems a distant memory and I was only there last week. I was fortunate to combine a part of the book tour with the Coalition of Essential Schools’ Fall Forum, which meant that I traveled with two teachers and four music students. Music faculty Allyssa...