There is something very powerful that happens when young people are given a chance to reflect on their own education and share visions of what education and school can and should mean. This year my 12th Graders began the year by doing just that. The unit began with us all writing about and reflecting on deep or […]Read Post ›
My 12th Grade Globalization students finished their Immigration Profile Projects! Our investigation of immigration had provided a compelling reason to tell these often unheard stories. We were all moved by the films Documented and Farmingville. Enuma Okoro’s essay A Return to Nigeria led to an interesting discussion about connection to place. Concurrent to the profile projects students read Global […]Read Post ›
I’m so excited about and proud of this year’s Modern Day de Tocquevilles! Click on the image below to see their work and learn more about the project.
Teaching at a public school in Philadelphia it feels crucial to design curriculum that allows students to deeply understand, and speak out about, changes that are happening in the School District of Philadelphia. This year my American Government classes began the year with an inquiry into the concept of democracy. This lead to an investigation of […]Read Post ›
My 10th graders recently submitted their final portfolios. As I read the portfolios a sense of accomplishment and pride is tangible. For others the portfolios are a poignant moment of reflection as they realize they achieved less than what they are capable of. Overall I appreciate the thoughtfulness, insights, and honesty as we wrap up […]Read Post ›
Mr J Block 