I'm sitting at home right now attempting to turn my own lesson plans into the heavy-handed, district-imposed, board-approved lesson plan format.  Supposedly it follows the Madeline Hunter format (though I remember using her lesson plan format in college and it was different) My issue is this: I can't fit my lessons into that format.  ...

I'm reading a book right now that describes the difference between market norms and social norms.  Market norms are based upon supply and demand, wages and profit motives.  Social norms are based upon social relationships and the expectations contained within the community.  It is not surprising to me that social norms often work ...

I don't believe in the notion that the district is run by a bunch of pricks.  I don't think that they are part of a vast conspiracy to make sure that we fail.  I don't even believe in the lie that they are cruel, heartless vindictive people.  However, I do believe they are ineffective and out of touch with the reality of my ...