Once upon a time before NCLB, I actually taught government. Then I was told I didn't.  Just that simple(in a related twist Turner was told he did).  The details of why are sealed among the corners of my mind but I was  reassigned and not because of anything I did.  It was a result of NCLB language.   As a younger teacher it takes time to build a ...

Despite internet reports we here at TU have yet to endorse Donald Trump or any other candidate for that matter. We might support those who question current trends in reform.  But we try our best to avoid overt political involvement.  Accordingly we frown on those who criticize or attack for personal or political gain. Keeping this effort in ...

We continue to appreciate the support that everyone has given to us at the Teaching Underground.  I really only expected a handful of readers, stumbling on our page from time to time through a google search, but over the last six months or so I've been pleasantly surprised by how many people either follow or subscribe to Teaching Underground, and ...

I teach in the same school district as John Hunter, but I won't pretend to name drop, I have never met him so I can't pretend that we are any sort of colleague aside from shared geography and profession.  A documentary film (created by Charlottesville local, Chris Farina) features Mr. Hunter and a unique learning experience he created.  The film ...

It is hard to believe that what this post's title suggests is even possible, but just a short time ago the Underground had only a limited knowledge of what was happening everywhere across this great country. Then we started a blog. Look at us now. Frightening huh? In an effort to foster similar growth among our ''audience''(both of you) we'd ...

Twice in the same week, John Stewart and the Daily Show address education issues.  This time by interviewing Diane Ravitch.  Nothing new from her in this interview, but it's great to see her arguments reaching a wider audience outside of the education world.  It is also great to see a national television show cover this side of education.  It's ...

You know you've made the big time when John Stewart targets you.  I would love to see more attention to school and teacher issues in the media, but so few people are willing to move any deeper into the conversation than pointing the finger at the easy solution.  Here's John Stewart's take: The Daily Show Tags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political ...