I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching. However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package. In Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation: "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best -- and healing. She shares how we can use research to understand how to
Perfect! We have another round of testing coming up in April. I'll be thinking of your poem!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to explain a teacher during state testing. Love it! The end is near, hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the head with that one! I was right there with you last week and will be again next week. Good luck! It's almost over...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it is so true! Watching the kids take the tests is exhausting. The state testing gives me such a helpless feeling. I'm writing your poem in my notebook to share with teachers next fall. :)
ReplyDeleteRight on point, concise, perfect expression of my thoughts. I think the stress wears on you.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly said it all, & so right. Also, so sad.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on sticking with it! It is truly amazing how exhausting it is to watch, be quiet, worry, wander, and repeat!!! :)
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