We read this in my AP Lit class a couple weeks ago. My students were pretty divided on it, which I didn’t expect. Some of them took issue with the tone towards D/W. They saw her as someone who left home to better themselves, and saw the story as being negative towards people who go that route.

Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”

Reasons to Teach High School English when the World is on Fire

Black girls in advanced academics who write literary analyses about “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Queer kids who call the English Department The Fruit Factory. Allowables and Legacies by Nikki Giovanni.

Stoopfest (May 9-10, 2025) announcement poster for Small Parks in Lansing, MI

We’re playing Stoopfest in Lansing this May with a million amazing artists!

That’s so not true lmao

James Radick of Small Parks playing guitar and singing on stage

Meet James Radick! James plays guitar and sings in the band. @jmsrdck.bsky.social

Hey, we’re Small Parks. Let’s party!

classic kevin o connell vikings

The author of some of my favorite poems to use in my classes. A tremendous loss.

Didn’t realize this week’s Gleeman and the Geek would be NSFW!
@aarongleeman.bsky.social
@johnbonnes.bsky.social

A dog’s first time seeing snow is one of those special joys in life.

Great to be over here on Bluesky so far. Reminds me of the Twitter early days.

I’m going to attempt to use this account as a micro-blog of sorts to talk about teaching (with some nonsense mixed in).

I’m a 35 year old second year teacher in Lansing, and I’m looking forward to documenting the ride!