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David & Oliver

David Small’s graphic-novel memoir, Stitches, recounts – from Small’s point of view – both the secret and obvious pains he and his family endure during the author’s childhood and adolescence. Counseling and art emancipate Small from his family’s dysfunction. Art becomes Small’s “home” and “voice” and gives him “everything [he has] ever wanted [...]

Posted 27 November 2009 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , ,

SBAR.

Assessment reform is crucial to education reform. Junot Diaz spoke at NCTE last night about the work we have to do to move away from the “journey of approval” (make the grade or face punishment) to the “journey of discovery,” wherein meaningful reading, learning, and heuristic mistake-making occur. Until an American administration takes [...]

Posted 20 November 2009 † Chad § Blog post ‡ Comments (3) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,