Josh Hamilton publicly shared his authentic self and it cost him his job as a teacher and coach. He shares how he is coping and charts a course for moving forward.
Falling Apart Together
Josh Hamilton opens up about anxiety and depression and how he handles his own on a daily basis while also providing support to his students.
The Daily Embers: March For Our Lives, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and College Basketball
Happy Monday? Over the weekend there was a massive March For Our Lives, news that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has gotten larger, and basketball games were played.
Arming Our Teachers with Guns Is Not the Answer
It has been proposed that arming our teachers in the classroom is the answer to the mass shooting problem pervasive in America, Sean Davis examines all the reasons why this will not work.
Teachers Should Never Run out of Giving a Shit
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin shares what it was like being a lethargic, first-year teacher to becoming an ever-evolving, more engaged and effective teacher.
Mirror Rather Than Spectator: Perspective on Teaching and Life
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin reflects on the man in the mirror and asks: are you being true to yourself and those around you?
Our History: What Happens When the Cloud Finally Rains?
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin wonders about “the cloud” and what’s next (or what’s at risk) when it comes to passing down our own personal histories.
The Teacher’s Desk: A Chamber of Secrets
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin takes a peek inside a teacher’s drawers.
Teachers: Masters at the Art of the Complaint
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin addresses the negativity that can be pervasive among educators who choose to vent through social media.
Educators Are Not Superheroes and Students Are Not Villains
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin questions educators about why their students might be failing and suggests how they should adjust their approach.