Archive - eviebirdseye

Who is school good for?

Students whose experiences are reflected in the classroom do better than those whose experiences are invisibilized or diminished.

Aug 13, 2024 •

June 2024

Write about a prayer

On what would happen if I let go of the religious connotations of the word and defined it for myself.

Jun 2, 2024 •

May 2024

Jews for a ceasefire

When we take the time to detach ourselves from old narratives, and make space to accept and embrace different perspectives, we may find ourselves in a…

May 4, 2024 •

April 2024

March 2024

Education reform is a feminist issue and a racial justice issue (pt. 1)

How the feminization of the teaching profession explains our inadequate teacher salaries.

Mar 31, 2024 •

in honor of first days of spring

Mar 23, 2024 •

A sabbatical? A sabbatical!

Why did it take me so long to find a word that accurately describes this year, while also giving me a sense of validation and affirmation of my time…

Mar 16, 2024 •

The Palimpsest Scrapbook

pal·imp·sest | ˈpaləm(p)ˌsest | noun: something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form

Mar 9, 2024 •

"Glorious Awkwardness"

I am a naturally awkward person. So, it’s easy for me to think of cringe-worthy moments. Unfortunately, as a teacher, these moments happen all the time.

Mar 2, 2024 •

February 2024

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