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American Teacher Film Premiere: Review, Media Roundup

October 11, 2011 by 1 Comment

Oct. 11, 2011 American Teacher premiered in San Francisco this week, and I found myself pre-qualifying industry colleagues to see who had a macro lens to cover the screening in my absence, with … [Read more...]

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What’s With 8th Grade Proms & Glamorama Tween Diva-ization?

April 3, 2009 by 3 Comments

April 3, 2009 “Myths & Realities of Eighth Grade Graduation/Dance: Students may wear something nicer than normal school clothes. However, we strongly discourage formal dresses and … [Read more...]

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Kids, See How You’re Smart: Use Your Intelligence(s!)

August 27, 2008 by 22 Comments

There’s nothing more heart-wrenching to me than a child self-critical of his or her brainpower, tossing off statements about ‘the smart kids” while excluding themselves from this tribe. I see this … [Read more...]

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