Guest Bio: I have taught in high-poverty public schools (predominantly Latinx and Marshallese students, grades 2-4) for the past 20 years. In 2009, I started a home library project to put books into the hands and homes of children with few books at home, which grew to impact over 7,000 students. I write a monthly column on teaching practice for EdWeek, had a chapter book published in 2013, and just finished the manuscript of a fantasy novel for readers in the middle grades.
About This Episode: Join us for a walk in Northwest Arkansas with the 2007 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Milken Educator Award Winner, and EdWeek Columnist Justin Minkel. Toxic masculinity and the importance of family literacy, ensuring that all types of diversity are captured in the curriculum and using a learner-centered approach to teaching are discussed.
For More Information: Visit www.stillstacey.com for questions about this podcast, host or scheduling inquiries. To learn more about Justin check out his monthly column for EdWeek Teacher at https://www.edweek.org/tm/index.html?intc=main-topnav, purchase Clubhouse Clash (chapter book for readers grades 2-4) by Justin Minkel, available on Amazon or at Mutasia.com ($8.99) or reach out to him on Twitter (@JustinMinkel) or Facebook (@JustinMinkel).
