Archive - A General Education

William Wordsworth On Writing through Imposter Syndrome

The power of "spots of time" to push us beyond our writing barriers and blocks when we are wrestling with big ideas.

Apr 17 •

March 2025

Eugene O'Neill on Convincing People

How I misinterpreted the point of classroom discussions when I was a student, and what I have learned since.

Mar 12 •

January 2025

Reflections on Brain Stories (a Dispatch from the Neurologist's Office)

A trip to the brain doctor reminded me of the power of choosing the path of more resistance.

Jan 24 •

December 2024

A Christmas Message from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

An end-of-year post inspired by one of the great Christmas classics.

Dec 24, 2024 •

November 2024

A Little Bit About the New Book . . .

Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming for some behind-the-scenes glimpses into book production and promotion.

Nov 26, 2024 •

September 2024

Isabel Wilkerson's Caste and the Power of Metaphors

A nonfiction work that can help us see how metaphors can enhance our teaching, both on the page and in the classroom.

Sep 30, 2024 •

August 2024

Commonplace Books as Idea Generators

Inspired to take up Jillian Hess's challenge.

Aug 31, 2024 •

July 2024

Yinka Shonibare's Earth Kid (Boy) on Classroom Participation

Prompting the voices that matter the most.

Jul 30, 2024 •

June 2024

Malcolm X on a Life of Learning

Themes, Images, and Questions from The Autobiography.

Jun 13, 2024 •

May 2024

Voltaire on Working the Gardens of Our Classrooms

Are you a Pangloss, Martin, or Candide?

May 28, 2024 •

March 2024

Mencius on Finding Our Life Paths

Should we search for our life's purpose when we are young?

Mar 26, 2024 •

February 2024

Raising Questions with Robin Wall Kimmerer

The things that baffle us create the best learning experiences for students--and readers.

Feb 23, 2024 •

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