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Mirrors for Reflection

Let’s write together. Dave Wooley is just beginning his transition into a new career as a member of the School of Education at Penn State University in Curriculum and Instruction. Previously, he taught English, Journalism, and Creative Writing at Westhill High School in Stamford, Connecticut. …

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New Year Intentions: Tiny Poems

Let’s write together. Maureen lives and writes in Silver Spring, Maryland. Now retired, she taught preschool and mentored adults in their work with young children. She holds dear her morning writing practice, which includes journaling and poetry. Maureen enjoys writing about children, family, and nature. …

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Gifts for Teachers from Teachers

It is with great joy and deep gratitude that we introduce three incredible resources that will transform your classrooms and nurture the hearts and minds of your students. These books—90 Ways of Community: Nurturing Safe and Inclusive Classrooms Writing One Poem at a Time, Words …

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Taking Time to Tell the T.I.M.E.

Welcome to Day 5 of the August Open Write. A very special thank you to Wendy, Linda, Leilya, Jeania, and Anna for taking such good care of our words. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the …

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Postcards from Places I’ve Never Been

Welcome to Day 4 of the August Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read prompt below and then, when …

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Faring Monday Blues with a Lune

Welcome to Day 3 of the August Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read prompt below and then, when …

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Clunker Exchange

Welcome to Day 2 of the August Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read prompt below and then, when …

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Dadaist Poetry

Welcome to Day 1 of the August Open Write. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for the first time, you are in the kind, capable hands of today’s host, so just read prompt below and then, when …

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Ten Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year as Tenure-Track Faculty

Ten Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year as Tenure-Track Faculty By Sarah J. Donovan Making the leap from K-12 teaching to a tenure-track faculty position is an exciting yet daunting journey. In this video, I’m reflecting on my first year as a …

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Dodoitsu

Welcome to Day 5 of the July Open Write. A very special thank you to Denise, Jennifer, Mo, and Gayle for taking such good care of our words and hearts. If you have written with us before, welcome back. If you are joining us for …