Nine Minutes, Two Misconceptions, and One Easy Fix

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

One of My Best MLK Plays, Free!

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

Okay, that’s not a squirrel, but a mongoose, as in Rikki Tikki Tavi from The Jungle Book. My students are … More

If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern accent you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More

How engaging are read aloud plays? Consider this bit of anecdotal evidence: In December my students were working on my … More