Is there any doubt that we are in an ecological crisis? We can no longer rely on simply educating, legislating,… Read more Is There Any Doubt?
Author: timothygoodwin
The Importance of Place
A few days ago I went to a friend’s Feast for Memengwaa. Memengwaa is the Ojibwe word for butterfly.… Read more The Importance of Place
What I Did On My Summer “Vacation”
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the seasonal nature of teaching. It’s August and a new school year is… Read more What I Did On My Summer “Vacation”
The Origin of Skin Color
As I have watched, listened, and participated in our collective conversation about politics and race during the past few months,… Read more The Origin of Skin Color
Why Black Lives Matter and “All Lives Matter” is Offensive
Okay, let’s step in that bear trap. All I ask is that you actually read my argument before you leave… Read more Why Black Lives Matter and “All Lives Matter” is Offensive
How Long Can We Do More With Less?
Dallas police chief said in his news conference after the shootings last week, “We’re asking cops to do too much… Read more How Long Can We Do More With Less?
From One Teacher to Politicians
I’m currently at the National Science Teacher’s Association Conference in Nashville. Yeah, I actually went to conference sessions all day!… Read more From One Teacher to Politicians
Anger, Fear, Politics, Steinbeck, Springsteen, and Jesus
Anger and fear. These seem to be the defining terms for our nation at this time. Everyone seems to have… Read more Anger, Fear, Politics, Steinbeck, Springsteen, and Jesus
This is the Beginning–From “I” to “We”
I’m wrestling with something I read in Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath this morning. He writes: The Western Land, nervous under… Read more This is the Beginning–From “I” to “We”
The Perfect Double Leg Takedown and Authentic Learning
When I coached wrestling, I started the season by teaching (or, in most cases, re-teaching) that most basic of wrestling… Read more The Perfect Double Leg Takedown and Authentic Learning
