Spring is here, but unfortunately, it has brought a new life for educators. We now have to teach, grade, and lesson plan in our homes and not in schools due to the Coronavirus. If you are educators with families, it… Continue Reading
Why should teachers and students work in isolation when they can connect with one another? This episode is Part Two of a conversation I had with Empatico, a non-profit education organization helping to connect teachers across the country and the globe. Empatico… Continue Reading
Season Two continues with Empatico.org, a non-profit organization, helping kids learn empathy through classroom connections from around the country and the world. This time HallPassBreak sat down with rock star teacher Michael Dunlea to learn more about how Empatico has… Continue Reading
What does it mean to be a young teacher in a classroom of students who do not look like you? Two young teachers from Cincinnati, Ohio talk about race and how they are able to connect to their students by being culturally aware of their needs. Continue Reading
School is out! Well… for a little while longer. Next month, some school districts will be back for another year. What better way to celebrate summer than with music. This episode features a substitute teacher who is also a musician.… Continue Reading
Education in America can vary depending on the state, city, and neighborhood. Is it any wonder why there is a lack of consistency in the expectations of what it means to be a successful student and teacher? To gain a… Continue Reading
Two years goes by fast! Who knew I would actually be continuing this journey into the podcast world. The newest podcast is a re-release of my first episode with my first guest, author Larry Smith. I do not think I… Continue Reading
It is National Park Week! Let’s celebrate! When you think of National Parks in the U.S. there is one that stands above the rest: the Grand Canyon. It is the epitome of natural beauty and America. This park is the… Continue Reading
One of the many sacred treasures in America are National Parks. They do not all look the same since they can vary from the African Burial Ground in New York City to Zion National Park (shown left). Although their scenic… Continue Reading
Today is the last day of Black History Month. The celebration can continue by listening to the latest episode of HallPassBreak on iTunes and Google Play. A year ago, I had a chance to converse with two young and talented New York… Continue Reading