What’s Your Fatal Flaw?

In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic short story, The Birth-mark, the main character becomes obsessed with his beautiful wife’s one and only … 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

I Propose a Speed Limit for Young Readers

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

Are the Feds Coming After You?

I’ve heard horror stories. There’s one about a federal official who caught a band teacher photocopying sheet music. The school … More

Black Students Denied Service

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

Happy Holidays

Here’s both a holiday treat and an example of how Read Aloud Plays can be adapted to be recorded as … More

Expert: Common Core May Be Too Complex for Your Students

I recently attended a presentation by a University of Oregon professor discussing the challenges of revamping the curriculum to satisfy … More

When Your Character Gets Questioned

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

Common Core Wearing on Ya Yet?

Like most of you, the start of the new school year has left me scrambling to keep up. Fortunately, Read … More

How Much is a Stress-Free Sub Day Worth?

Whether a classroom teacher, substitute, or administrator, EZSubPlans will provide you with inexpensive, kid-tested plans at the touch of a … More