We’ve heard a lot about the abuse and destruction that pathological narcissists are capable of, but what it is less-often discussed is how narcissists are created in the first place. This is something people ask all the time, so let’s … Continue reading How Narcissists Are Created
For 25 years, I have diligently, thoughtfully, and fastidiously written comments on my students’ essays. In my neatest hand, I’ve inscribed a running commentary down the margin of page after page, and at an essay’s conclusion I’ve summarized my thoughts … Continue reading Why I Stopped Writing on My Students’ Papers
Last Halloween, I dressed up like a teacher — not exactly an alter ego; I have a certificate — went to the local high school, and substituted in Family & Consumer Science. There was a small ruction in third period; … Continue reading I was let go as substitute teacher because I corrected my students’ grammar
The Dangers of Divisiveness The American Civil War divided the country with disastrous results: Americans pitted against other Americans in battle and the massive loss of 620,000 American lives. The country was divided over the racist institution of slavery. If … Continue reading United We Stand, Divided We Fall
This post originally appeared on The AWEnesty of Autism. It is re-posted here with permission. This post was created with the help of my 17 year old son Ryan, who is autistic. Thank you Ryan for offering your insight as you continue to take … Continue reading What A Neurotypical Teen Sees; What As Autistic Teen Wants Them To See
Nella led me to bed last night, never one to fight a decent bedtime and always eager to savor her head-to-pillow routine which, with her, almost always goes down exactly like every dream I ever had of putting kids to … Continue reading Speaking In Tongues: An Almost Fifth Year Birthday
Twenty-two-year-old Bronx native Randy, who asked us to use only his first name for anonymity, entered into foster care when he was 10, moving through 13 placements and three boroughs of New York City during his time in the system. … Continue reading The Foster Care to Prison Pipeline: What It Is and How It Works
