Trees and flowers aren’t the only things blossoming right now. Your students, having spent much of the year under your … More
Tag: Mack Lewis
Banned Books, Banned Plays
Censorship always begins with good intentions. Following the George Floyd protests, heightened concern about cultural sensitivity and traumatic events led … More
MLK Day is January 15th
If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
You Say It’s a Merry Christmas? Be Forewarned!
Christmas can be terrifying . . . especially if you don’t believe. That’s the theme-defining line from Gabriel Grub, Charles … More
The Miracle of Public Education
People like to talk about how there’s a Starbucks on every corner. Whether true or not, the Starbucks brand is … More
Why Your Students Can’t Pay Attention
When LeBron James drains a three-pointer, he gets more than a big chunk of change. He also gets a hit … More
Commemorating Juneteenth
My most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and … More
Testing Absurdity
When I first started teaching thirty years ago, the state test was a pencil and paper bubble test. It was … More
Plays & Paired Texts for Black History Month
Here are nine compelling paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All … More
MLK Day & Black History Month
If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
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