All About Love by bell hooks was incredibly inspirational to me. In the picture are just a few quotes that really stood out to me in that book, and that was a quick drawing I did (that I should really make look better soon) of bell hooks. The Quotes: “Honesty and openness is always the …
I just finished reading Walking on Water by Derrick Jensen - a book that made me think, rethink, laugh, and nearly cry (nearly, because I mostly read this in coffee shops where I tried to make sure I didn’t cry). It was one of those books I didn’t ever want to end. It was one of …
(Saw this picture on the librarian tumblr) Recently, I read The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller which, if I remember correctly, is where I first saw this list.Every person should know they have these ‘reader rights’ and I believe every student should be allowed to have and use them.When reading is forced, When reading is every single …
“I can understand pessimism, but I don’t believe in it. It’s not simply a matter of faith, but of historical evidence. Not overwhelming evidence, just enough to give hope, because for hope we don’t need certainty, only possibility.” I love this quote, it sums up/explains my thoughts on pessimism perfectly.
This is some of the best advice I’ve heard. Too often we simply go through the motions, or do things we find enjoyable yet worry and have our minds elsewhere – not being present. Taking that first step to notice when you are happy, when something feels nice, helps us to become more mindful in … Continue reading »
Synopsis (from The Revisionaries website): In Austin, Texas, fifteen people influence what is taught to the next generation of American children. Once every decade, the highly politicized Texas State Board of Education rewrites the teaching and textbook standards for its nearly 5 million schoolchildren. And when it comes to textbooks, what happens in Texas affects … Continue reading »
“AERO was founded in 1989 and this will be our 9th consecutive conference after hosting the International Democratic Education Conference in 2003. AERO networks all forms of learner-centered educational alternatives. The AERO conference is unlike any other conference you are likely to attend in the USA. Many attendees have described the conference as life-changing.” As … Continue reading »
