Not Too Late for Holiday Plays

I was recently contacted by a theater company in Maryland which wants to add my adaption of “The Gift of … More

Why this Play is Important to Your Students

Students will quickly connect with eight-year old Sheyann Webb. When African-Americans were being denied the right to vote, she became … More

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More

The good people of America have some misconceptions about teaching. Planning for a lesson, they believe, is as easy as … More

As part of its Black History Month celebration, Scholastic publishers is offering my most oft-published play for free. I Have … More

Imagine if we tested prospective drivers the way we test our students for reading fluency. Instead of mumbling to the … More

Imagine seeing the words “Whites Only” at your favorite restaurant! We can be thankful that it’s unthinkable today. But when … More

What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More

“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More

I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … More