Chalkline – a brand new line.

Dudes, the summer lazies are hitting sooooo hard.  So this is two days late.  Ooopps. Episode 9. This week I am talking to an English teacher!  I know shocking.  Noah Cho is super rad.  You can read some of his writing about his amazing identity curriculum here or here.  Or some thoughts on dating while being … Continue reading Chalkline with Noah Cho. →

Happy 3rd of July! I’ve been spending the days reading, sleeping, quilting, tving, listening, and what not. Episode 8 This week we speak talk to the super cool Moses Rifkin. We talk about his curriculum, life, and work. If this episode were to have a title it’d be, “Hey guys! We’re not going to die … Continue reading Chalkline with Moses Rifkin. →

Dudes,  sorry about yesterday.  It got away from me.  Which is silliness as I am not doing a whole lot these days. #summer  If you listened to the first half of this then you already love Lani would be my guess.  If you didn’t you should listen to that first cause this makes less sense … Continue reading Chalkline with Ilana Horn. (Part 2) →

I’m going to mess this up.  I’m going to say the wrong thing. I’m going to do something that isn’t right.  Correct me. Here in the comments, on twitter, or facebook.  But do it with some kindness and decency because this was rough, is rough, and will be rough still and I am just trying … Continue reading Chalkline: Orlando. →

  Okay, Lani and I talk too much and Lani is always on point soo this is part 1 of my interview with Lani.  In two weeks (maybe next week?) I will put up the second part. In this part we talk about her journey to PhD work, what she’s teaching, how much she loves … Continue reading Chalkline with Ilana Horn. (Part 1) →

My mom always laughs because I refer to Tina as the loveliest human I know and soon you will all understand my love.   Tina and I talk special ed, class sizes, busing, nixing the tricks, foster parenting, and more. Her kindness and generosity of spirt shine through in every word she says.  I hope you … Continue reading Chalkline with Tina Cardone. →

Dudes, do you know anything about Hawaii? Well you will after this!  Sadie is here this week to tell you all about the school systems in Hawaii, the importance of relationships, and the necessity of following your gut. Her feelings of belonging and her sense of self are so envy-making. Episode 3. This Week’s Syllabus: … Continue reading Chalkline with Sadie Estrella. →

OMG you guys.  Talking to Rafranz is like talking to the friend you’ve been missing for years who is so impressive it makes you babble. Episode 2 We hit on growing up and reading her first book by a black author, segregation, #educolor, body image,  teaching her children, and surviving the zombie apocalypse. This Week’s … Continue reading Chalkline with Rafranz Davis. →

Alright Friends, Here we go!  This week I talk to Megan Hayes-Golding! Episode 1 This week’s syllabus: To Read: For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education by Christoper Emdin To Listen: the get. With Ivy and Rhiana To Watch: The West Wing for no … Continue reading Chalkline with Megan Hayes-Golding. →