by Noble Newman | Oct 30, 2018 | books, education, education policy, education reform, Noble Newman, Writing
No matter where our political identities may align, it is generally agreed upon here in America that education is an important part of our development as individuals. So much so that the government dedicates funding and sets standards to try to ensure that there is a...
by Noble Newman | Oct 2, 2018 | books, education, education policy, education reform, Noble Newman, Writing
Anyone who has ever read a text they were not completely interested in has had the experience of reading the same passage over and over without it fully sinking in. Critical reading is the experience of fully engaging with a text, beyond just reading and understanding...
by Noble Newman | Sep 7, 2018 | books, education, education policy, education reform, Noble Newman, Writing
1. Brown by Kevin Young Keen-eyed Kevin Young is the poetry editor of The New Yorker. His latest piece, Brown, centers around aspects of the color brown and all that is reminiscent of it, from politics to history, culture, and the musty interior of a Salvation Army...
by Noble Newman | Sep 7, 2018 | books, education, education policy, education reform, Noble Newman, Writing
Both novice and highly experienced educators can benefit from reading the latest books on the field of teaching. With the wealth of information out there, it can often be difficult to discern which books should make the cut. Every educator’s library of personal...
by Noble Newman | Aug 15, 2017 | education, education reform
Pittsburgh is a beautiful little city, full of history, culture, art, and modern technology. Despite some rocky spells with economic downturns, the Black and Yellow City has bad a strong comeback by drawing in tech start-ups and artists alike. The universities in the...
by Noble Newman | Jul 21, 2017 | education policy, education reform
Walk in with a positive outlook: it will make meetings easier Have things in mind that are working at home to share with your child’s teacher The Hard Part: You may think frustration is part of the teachers day, and it is! This does not mean that your child’s...
