How We “Do” School

About the Author

Preface

Tips for Using Reflective Poetry as Part of Professional Development

Section I: Reflections About School Enviroment

How We Do School
  FREE!

I Used to Ask the Questions: Kindergartner's Lament

Museums of Their Souls

The Feel of a Pencil

Section II: Reflections About Curriculum

When Spelling Rules

Chapter 14

Dearth of Dictionary Learning

I Read It Because It's Beautiful

Section III: Reflections About Diversity in the Classroom

The Labeled Child

My Friend's G/T

I'm Partially Proficient

Unloved Stories: A Poem for Two Voices

Section IV: Reflections About the Impact of Teachers and Parents

The Man Who Let Me Speak

The Bully

A Man of Power

The Lasting Gift

Section V: Reflections About the Rewards of Teaching

Memories of a First-Year Teacher

My Teacher's Smile

Passion!

Who Has a Job That Is Better Than Mine?

References

Index