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Author Archives: Mark Gomez
the happenings of a week in education…
every week is so filled with news when you are a teacher. you are constantly listening to the news searching for new and creative ways to connect your students to the happenings of their world… exposure to expansion of worlds. … Continue reading
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Sir Ken Robinson – Round 2: “spanking the argument” on education…
witnessing the last 2 years of destructive reform that has left schools depleted of some of the best teachers (especially in the inner city) i posted one of the most pivotal talks on education in my opinion, given by sir … Continue reading
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Life lessons…
after school on wednesday my nemesis colleague and i were walking out the building discussing the current issues of alcohol and ecstasy use facing our current freshman when i bumped into one of my first students in LASUD. i hadn’t … Continue reading
self directed learning…
been meaning to post this for a minute…but… as i stumble through the first “mester” (half semester) of my eight week class on community inquire i am inspired by the natural curiosity exhibited by my students. it is this wonderment … Continue reading
Divine in thy youth…
Last night i was lucky enough to attend the final night of the brave new voices poetry competition for young people with students from Manual Arts. The night was an amazing reminder of the power of words… As young people … Continue reading
Ideal Communities…
watching a colleague teach the same course that i am teaching – community action research – today students were asked to describe their IDEAL and REAL communities… Teacher: what does your ideal community look like Student: a white person’s neighborhood … Continue reading
Why my job is awesome…
after thinking about my earlier post today i felt somewhat ungrateful and a bit too negative. i didn’t want to convey the impression that i was less than happy with my decision to leave john muir and travel with my … Continue reading
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The Library: A safe place?
of all the things that get in the way of me ever completing a book that i start, the last thing i thought would be a barrier is the library at the high school i work at. yet that has … Continue reading
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Victorious
After procrastinating for five years I finally did it! I am now untouchable. I can sit at my desk and instruct the future of our nation while reading the paper and falling asleep (all things i witnessed in my five … Continue reading
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Not until you’re ready
I told myself I would stay at John Muir at least until the class of 2010 graduated. Today that promise to myself has been fulfilled. As I prepare for my last day with middle school students for the foreseeable future, … Continue reading
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