tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51 2011-11-02T06:01:37Z Susan Graham has taught family and consumer science (formerly "home ec") for 25 years. She is a National Board-certified teacher, a former regional Virginia teacher of the year, and a Fellow of the Teacher Leaders Network. In this opinion blog, Graham invites readers to pull a chair up to her virtual table as she offers her voice-of-experience perspective on teaching today, with a special focus on teacher leadership and continuous professional growth. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.21204 2011-11-02T05:47:20Z 2011-11-02T06:01:37Z

Thank you for pulling up a chair, but after four years, it's time to make space for someone else at the table. I'm off In Pursuit of Wisdom.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ Thank you for pulling up a chair, but after four years, it's time to make space for someone else at the table. I'm off In Pursuit of Wisdom. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.21085 2011-10-26T04:13:47Z 2011-10-26T12:49:17Z

I am convinced that if we value student success it is is critical that our new teachers have the support of an informed and concerned mentor. This one is a special case.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ I am convinced that if we value student success it is is critical that our new teachers have the support of an informed and concerned mentor. This one is a special case. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.20870 2011-10-13T20:22:41Z 2011-10-13T20:50:00Z

It may be counter-intuitive, but sometimes the longer you wait, the faster they learn.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ It may be counter-intuitive, but sometimes the longer you wait, the faster they learn. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.20687 2011-10-03T17:55:04Z 2011-10-05T21:37:50Z

The student panel on Education Nation said, "Education leaders, teachers, funders, and policy makers need to start listening to student voice," and this is what those students said, "Teacher, love me!"

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ The student panel on Education Nation said, "Education leaders, teachers, funders, and policy makers need to start listening to student voice," and this is what those students said, "Teacher, love me!" tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.20487 2011-09-20T19:41:21Z 2011-09-20T20:16:25Z

Are policymakers lost in the haze or throwing up a smoke screen with sex education and health testing in DC?

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ Are policymakers lost in the haze or throwing up a smoke screen with sex education and health testing in DC? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.20194 2011-08-31T01:38:14Z 2011-09-08T03:01:46Z

The first day of school is always a new beginning--a fresh page. This year the first day was more than a new page. I'm starting a new chapter.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ The first day of school is always a new beginning--a fresh page. This year the first day was more than a new page. I'm starting a new chapter. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.20179 2011-08-29T21:43:58Z 2011-09-01T13:24:44Z

Hurricane Irene was a drop in the bucket compared to our current poverty rate among our children and if we don't do something about it, we may never recover a a nation.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ Hurricane Irene was a drop in the bucket compared to our current poverty rate among our children and if we don't do something about it, we may never recover a a nation. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19986 2011-08-19T06:14:19Z 2011-08-19T14:01:51Z

In the discussion of college and career readiness, education stakeholders sometimes get caught up in determining which ought to come first, preparation for college or preparation for career. That's a chicken or the egg argument.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ In the discussion of college and career readiness, education stakeholders sometimes get caught up in determining which ought to come first, preparation for college or preparation for career. That's a chicken or the egg argument. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19804 2011-08-08T20:55:27Z 2011-08-09T02:00:14Z

It's important for our children to learn in order to earn a living, but we also need to ensure they learn how to live.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ It's important for our children to learn in order to earn a living, but we also need to ensure they learn how to live. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19637 2011-07-28T06:58:11Z 2011-07-28T13:55:03Z

On Saturday, July 30 you are cordially invited to join teachers, parents and supports to the Save Our Schools March in Washington, D.C.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ On Saturday, July 30 you are cordially invited to join teachers, parents and supports to the Save Our Schools March in Washington, D.C. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19519 2011-07-20T00:35:31Z 2011-07-22T15:25:23Z

When teenagers sleep regularly deeply and do a lot of it, grown ups roll their eyes. If is sleep desirable in a baby, why isn't it desirable in a teenager?

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ When teenagers sleep regularly deeply and do a lot of it, grown ups roll their eyes. If is sleep desirable in a baby, why isn't it desirable in a teenager? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19383 2011-07-12T03:03:31Z 2011-07-13T19:37:08Z

One of the best things about summer is time to read. I wonder what other people are reading, but how will I ever know?

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ One of the best things about summer is time to read. I wonder what other people are reading, but how will I ever know? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19284 2011-07-05T18:50:54Z 2011-07-06T19:15:18Z

"I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy." John Adams

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ "I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy." John Adams tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.19027 2011-06-21T07:01:08Z 2011-06-23T14:05:02Z

Mark Zuckerberg says "The Social Network" isn't an accurate portrayal of the 6 years he spent developing Facebook. Man, after that Waiting for Superman thingy, I can understand how he feels! Now he's getting slammed for trying to help Newark schools, so I thought I'd drop him a little note.

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ Mark Zuckerberg says "The Social Network" isn't an accurate portrayal of the 6 years he spent developing Facebook. Man, after that Waiting for Superman thingy, I can understand how he feels! Now he's getting slammed for trying to help Newark schools, so I thought I'd drop him a little note. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.18866 2011-06-10T15:22:27Z 2011-06-10T15:39:37Z

It's good for our schools to be green. But I wonder: Are we as intentional about conserving human resources as we are about conserving natural resources?

Susan Graham http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/ It's good for our schools to be green. But I wonder: Are we as intentional about conserving human resources as we are about conserving natural resources?