I was seven years old when the Apollo 11 mission blasted off for the moon in mid-July of 1969. I … More
Author: Mackowiecki
We Are Taxi Drivers
Ever notice how determined Uber and Lyft are to develop autonomous cars? After replacing taxi drivers with contract laborers (many … More
“Musifying” Your Next Play
I have a theory about Walt Disney. Disney, of course, is known for animation. Way back in 1928—almost a century … More
Nine Ways to Prep for a Sub
1. Don’t! Ignore that cough. Cancel that meeting. Show up to class with a box of Kleenex and a bottle … More
10 Compelling Paired Texts for Black History Month
Here are ten great paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All … More
The Face of Hate—Why We Need to Teach Black History
One of the things I find fascinating—and disturbing—about photos from the Civil Rights era are the faces in the crowd. … More
A New Play for MLK Day
Celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy and teach his core values with any of a number of plays available on my … More
Here’s Help for that Holiday Chaos!
That last week before Christmas vacation can be a real doozy. While thoughts of sugar plums may not derail that … More
A Just So Adaption Just Right for Class
I’ve just released a new reader’s theater play script. I put it together early in the summer but have waited … More
Would You Want Your Grandchild Working Like This?
In honor of Labor Day, the Washington Post published an excellent feature on Lewis Hine, whose photography a century ago … More