A Place at the Tabletag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/teachers/place_at_the_table//512011-11-02T06:01:37ZSusan 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 5.2.7Clearing the Tabletag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.212042011-11-02T05:47:20Z2011-11-02T06:01:37ZThank 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 Grahamhttp://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.
Against All Oddstag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.210852011-10-26T04:13:47Z2011-10-26T12:49:17ZI 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 Grahamhttp://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.
Wait Wait..Don't Tell Me!tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.208702011-10-13T20:22:41Z2011-10-13T20:50:00ZIt may be counter-intuitive, but sometimes the longer you wait, the faster they learn. Susan Grahamhttp://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/place_at_the_table/
It may be counter-intuitive, but sometimes the longer you wait, the faster they learn.
A Message From Education Nation: Listen to Me! Love Me!tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.206872011-10-03T17:55:04Z2011-10-05T21:37:50Z 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 Grahamhttp://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!"
Testing Smoke and Mirrorstag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.204872011-09-20T19:41:21Z2011-09-20T20:16:25ZAre policymakers lost in the haze or throwing up a smoke screen with sex education and health testing in DC? Susan Grahamhttp://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?
Past Tensetag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.201942011-08-31T01:38:14Z2011-09-08T03:01:46ZThe 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 Grahamhttp://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.
Another Storm on the Horizontag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.201792011-08-29T21:43:58Z2011-09-01T13:24:44ZHurricane 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 Grahamhttp://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.
The Best of Both Worldstag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.199862011-08-19T06:14:19Z2011-08-19T14:01:51ZIn 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 Grahamhttp://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.
Learning How to Livetag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.198042011-08-08T20:55:27Z2011-08-09T02:00:14ZIt'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 Grahamhttp://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.
RSVP: Regrets Onlytag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.196372011-07-28T06:58:11Z2011-07-28T13:55:03ZOn Saturday, July 30 you are cordially invited to join teachers, parents and supports to the Save Our Schools March in Washington, D.C. Susan Grahamhttp://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.
Naptimetag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.195192011-07-20T00:35:31Z2011-07-22T15:25:23ZWhen 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 Grahamhttp://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?
You Can't Read a Book Through That Covertag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.193832011-07-12T03:03:31Z2011-07-13T19:37:08ZOne of the best things about summer is time to read. I wonder what other people are reading, but how will I ever know?Susan Grahamhttp://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?
Is Anybody There? Does Anybody Care? Does Anybody See What We See? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.192842011-07-05T18:50:54Z2011-07-06T19:15:18Z"I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy." John AdamsSusan Grahamhttp://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
An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerbergtag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.190272011-06-21T07:01:08Z2011-06-23T14:05:02ZMark 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 Grahamhttp://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.
It Isn't Easy Being Greentag:blogs.edweek.org,2011:/teachers/place_at_the_table//51.188662011-06-10T15:22:27Z2011-06-10T15:39:37ZIt'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 Grahamhttp://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?