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Article ClubGrief Terrible TwosHi everyone! It’s Melinda. Welcome to Melinda’s Grief Corner! MGC comes out twice a month on Sundays. If this is your first time here, be sure to check out past posts to learn more about the inspiration behind this new Article Club feature and read about other grief-y topics I’ve covered with resources I’ve shared! Glad to have you here!I was told by some that the first year of grief was hard because getting through each milestone would be awful. And that was definitely true. There’s an unknown to the first year of lo...2025-05-0405 min
Article ClubMelinda’s Grief CornerHi, Mark here! In case you missed Thursday’s issue, I’m very excited to announce a new feature at Article Club. It’s called Melinda’s Grief Corner. As some of you know, Melinda and I co-host a podcast in which we preview the article of the month. Now she will be sharing her reflections on grief, as well as a resource, for everyone who is interested. I’m looking forward to it, and I’m confident you’ll find the corner illuminating and supportive. The first installment is here below. Take it away, Melinda!One year ago, on M...2025-03-0903 min
Article ClubReflection and gratitudeDear Loyal Readers,Hope you’re having a relaxing (and reading-heavy) end of the year.I’ll be back next Thursday to reveal our January article of the month. It’s going to be a good one, and I urge you to join our discussion.Until then, I welcome you to listen to Article Club’s first-ever end-of-year podcast reflection episode, in which Melinda and I discuss some highlights from 2023 and what’s coming up in the new year.Among other things, we chat about:* our favorite articles of the year...2023-12-2922 min
Article ClubDeeper ReadingDear VIPs,Thank you for being paid subscribers and for supporting me and Article Club.This weekend, I have for you an audio letter, where I share some of my thoughts on deeper reading — and whether it’s possible to read deeply with so many online distractions swirling around, competing for our attention.I’ve been thinking about this topic for a while, but Meta’s launch of Threads really got me wondering if there’s any way for us to escape the endless bombardment, besides of course destroying all our tech and moving to...2023-07-0806 min
Article Club#361: “How much was magic? How much was plunder?”This month at Article Club, we’ve been diving into “A Kingdom From Dust,” by Mark Arax — a big, bold, outstanding piece about the magic and plunder of California. I’ve been hearing from many of you about how much you are appreciating the article. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly encourage you to do so. And if you find the piece moving, I urge you to sign up for our online discussion on Sept. 25 at 2 pm PT.I’m very honored to announce that this week’s issue of The Highlighter is dedicated to a conversatio...2022-09-1530 min
Article ClubLet’s annotate: “When Things Go Missing,” by Kathryn SchulzThis month at Article Club, we’re reading “When Things Go Missing,” by Kathryn Schulz. Big thanks to Carina, Jamie, Kira, Lauri, Toronzo, Shreya, Angela, Corinne, Peter, and Sara for already signing up for our February 27 discussion.If you’re interested (especially if this will be your first discussion!), there’s still time to sign up (until Saturday, February 12). Here’s more information about the article. Then click the big button below.This week, we’re doing two things: (1) annotating the article together (2) listening to the beginning of the article and sharing our first impressions.#1: Let’s a...2022-02-0605 min
Article ClubIt’s November! Let’s read and discuss “My Father Vanished When I Was 7. The Mystery Made Me Who I Am.” by Nicholas CaseyWelcome to November! I’m excited to announce that it’s our first-ever Readers’ Choice Month. This month, we’ll be reading and discussing “My Father Vanished When I Was 7. The Mystery Made Me Who I Am.” by Nicholas Casey. Thank you to everyone who nominated an article, and congratulations to Lauri for being the winner!Originally published in The New York Times Magazine in June, the piece chronicles Mr. Casey’s long search for his father and explores issues of identity and connection. Where do we come from? What makes us the way we are?Here’s an exc...2021-11-0103 min
Article ClubInterview: Brian Broome, author of “The Key”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “The Key,” by Brian Broome.Mr. Broome is one of my favorite writers. We last spoke more than two years ago, after he published “79,” one of the best pieces in Highlighter history. It was an honor to interview him again. He’s the first returning guest to the podcast!I hope you’ll listen to the interview. It’s a good one – because Mr. Broome is thoughtful and doesn’t hold back. We talk about sexuality, racism, “good white people,” Bertrand’s ridiculousness, sports and locker rooms, th...2021-10-1837 min
Article ClubLet’s reflect: “How to Name Your Black Son in a Racist Country,” by Tyrone FleurizardOur 20th Article Club discussion is in the books! We read and annotated Tyrone Fleurizard’s “How to Name Your Black Son in a Racist Country” and participated in three thoughtful conversations. Thank you!Thank you to Summer, Peter, Jennifer, Elise, Molly, Lauri, Shreya, Wes, Sarai, Telannia, Daniel, Philippe, Tamyra, Susan, Abde, and David for joining the discussion. I’m very grateful.Also, I deeply appreciate Summer, Elise, and Sarai for facilitating groups. Also, a big welcome to Susan, David, and Abde. Hope you felt comfortable and had a good time!Reflections and celebration...2021-09-2804 min
Article ClubInterview: Tyrone Fleurizard, author of “How to Name Your Black Son in a Racist Country”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “How to Name Your Black Son in a Racist Country,” by Tyrone Fleurizard.A couple weeks ago, Article Clubber Sarai and I got the chance to talk with Mr. Fleurizard and ask him some of our questions. It was a fun, deep conversation. We talked about a range of topics, including why he writes and how Jerald Walker’s “How to Make a Slave” inspired the piece. In addition, Mr. Fleurizard shares his thoughts about naming, religion, his relationship with his father, and the immigration industrial co...2021-09-2131 min
Article ClubInterview: Jamie Figueroa, author of “The Stories I Haven’t Been Told”Before we start: Welcome, new subscribers! (There are about 100 of you.) Thank you for signing up for Article Club. I hope you feel right at home. OK, let’s get to it.Our 19th Article Club discussion is in the books! We read and annotated Jamie Figueroa’s “The Stories I Haven’t Been Told” and participated in a deep, thoughtful conversation.But that’s not all. A few weeks ago, Ms. Figueroa generously agreed to answer our questions in a podcast interview. I let a few of you know about this, and the response was electric...2021-09-0732 min
Article ClubIt’s August! Let’s read and discuss “The Stories I Haven’t Been Told,” by Jamie FigueroaWelcome to August! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “The Stories I Haven’t Been Told,” by Jamie Figueroa. You’re going to appreciate this article, because of its beautiful language, direct authenticity, and deep themes. Here’s my blurb of the piece, which I featured in Issue #286 of The Highlighter:Jamie Figueroa fills up cheap spiral-bound notebooks with words to explore where she comes from, who she is, and why she’s here. In this complex, powerful essay, Ms. Figueroa organizes those thoughts into a gripping narrative that reveals what she knows (and...2021-08-0105 min
Article ClubListen: “Private Schools Are Indefensible,” by Caitlin FlanaganHey Article Clubbers! Hope your July is going well.This month, we’re discussing “Private Schools Are Indefensible,” by Caitlin Flanagan. It’s about the excesses of fancy independent schools.I hope you’ll join our discussion on Sunday, July 25, 2:00 - 3:15 pm PT. You can sign up here or find out more here.Today I have a bonus for you: a recording of the piece, thanks to loyal reader Nancy. Even if you prefer reading in print, you’ll enjoy this audio version. I found that I got deeper into the article. Hope you enjoy it...2021-07-0841 min
Article ClubIt’s July! Let’s read and discuss “Private Schools Are Indefensible,” by Caitlin FlanaganWelcome to July! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “Private Schools Are Indefensible,” by Caitlin Flanagan. You’re going to appreciate this article, no matter where you fall on the public vs. private school spectrum. In fact, I especially invite independent school teachers and parents to the discussion.Here’s my blurb of the piece, which I featured in Issue #285 of The Highlighter:Caitlin Flanagan taught at a fancy private school. She even sent her kids to one. But enough is enough. In this tart, snarky takedown of elite private schools like D...2021-07-0502 min
Article ClubInterview: Amirah Mercer, author of “A Homecoming”Our 17th Article Club discussion is in the books! We read and annotated Amirah Mercer’s “A Homecoming” and participated in three deep, thoughtful conversations.Thank you to Summer, Sarai, Shelley, Lorie, Bonnie, Elise, Jennifer, Kati, Lauri, Tamyra, Mahogney, and Amirah for joining the discussion. I’m very grateful. Also, I deeply appreciate Amirah for participating in the conversation and for sharing your brilliant piece with us.But, Article Clubbers, the magic doesn’t end there!Earlier this week, Article Clubber Sarai and I got the chance to talk with Ms. Mercer. It was a deep, t...2021-07-0440 min
Article ClubIt’s June! Let’s read and discuss “A Homecoming,” by Amirah MercerWelcome to June! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “A Homecoming: How I Found Empowerment in the History of Black Veganism,” by Amirah Mercer. Even if you’re not a vegan, you’ll love this piece.Here’s a quote from the article, which I featured in Issue #277 of The Highlighter:“Plant-based eating has a long, radical history in Black American culture, preserved by institutions and individuals who have understood the power of food and nutrition in the fight against oppression. In an ideal world, our food would simply be a source of nutri...2021-06-0103 min
Article ClubInterview: Lauren Markham, author of “The Crow Whisperer”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren Markham.A couple weeks ago, Article Clubber Sarai and I got the chance to talk with Ms. Markham and ask her some of our questions. It was a fun conversation filled with joy. We talked about a range of topics, including animal-human communication, the importance of changing registers in writing, the choices she made in the piece, and (of course) Carl the Crow and Gerald the Turkey.I hope you will take a listen.Most of all, I...2021-05-2124 min
Article ClubBonus: Meet Article Clubber Molly!This week we’re reading, listening to, and annotating “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren Markham — getting ready for our discussion on Sunday, May 23 at 2 pm PT.Still want in on the discussion? Great! You can sign up here until May 18.Coming up on Monday, we’ll get to listen to Ms. Markham talk about her article. This is thanks to her generosity and Article Clubber Sarai’s interviewing skills.As a bonus, today I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to Article Clubber Molly, an outstanding reader, high school counselor, and mom. We go way ba...2021-05-1612 min
Article ClubListen and annotate: “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren MarkhamHey Article Clubbers! Hope your May is going well.This month, we’re discussing “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren Markham. It’s a delightful article about crows, crow whisperers, the intelligence of animals, and our connection with the natural world.This week is all about going deeper. Here are some things you can try:* Annotate the article. It’s a shared Google Doc, so feel free to highlight, share your thoughts, and respond to members of our reading community.* Listen to the article (above). Article Clubber Jennifer has once again recorded an audio vers...2021-05-1026 min
Article ClubIt’s May! Let’s read and discuss “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren MarkhamWelcome to May! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “The Crow Whisperer,” by Lauren Markham. Even if you don’t like crows, and even if you don’t much believe in animal whisperers, you’ll love this piece. Here’s my original blurb from Issue #285 of The Highlighter:After crows attacked their dog, harassed their baby, and followed them around their neighborhood in Oakland, Dani Fisher and Adam Florin knew they had to call the local crow whisperer in order to avoid a murder. In this delightful piece, Lauren Markham follows Yvette Buig...2021-05-0205 min
Article ClubMeet Article Clubber Lisa!Hi Article Clubbers! I look forward to discussing Bill Buford’s “Baking Bread in Lyon” with you this weekend. We’ll meet on Sunday 2-3 pm PT via Zoom. Mr. Buford will be joining us! There’s still time to sign up if you’re interested.To get ready for the discussion, I encourage you to…* Annotate the article with fellow Article Clubbers.* Come with a topic you’d like to explore, a question you’d like to ask Mr. Buford, or a favorite quotation from the article you’d like to share.* Remember that...2021-04-2011 min
Article ClubListen and Annotate: “Baking Bread in Lyon,” by Bill BufordHey Article Clubbers! Hope your April is going well.This month, we’re discussing “Baking Bread in Lyon,” by Bill Buford. It’s the story of following through on a dream: living in France and becoming a French-trained chef. (It’s about a bunch more, too, and very well-written, and a tear-jerker.)This week is all about going deeper. Here are some things you can try:* Annotate the article. It’s a shared Google Doc, so feel free to highlight, share your thoughts, and respond to members of our reading community.* Listen to the...2021-04-1303 min
Article ClubInterview: Francesca Mari, author of “A Lonely Occupation”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we read, annotated, and discussed “A Lonely Occupation,” by Francesca Mari.Our conversation last Sunday was perhaps our deepest yet, thanks to everyone’s thoughtful contributions and Elise’s expert facilitation.A couple weeks ago, Article Clubber and facilitator Sarai and I got the chance to talk with Ms. Mari and ask her some of our questions. It was a thought-provoking conversation, except when I went to edit it, I discovered major audio problems, making the recording extremely challenging to resuscitate.But I am persistent! And after many atte...2021-04-0434 min
Article ClubListen: “A Lonely Occupation,” by Francesca MariHey Article Clubbers! Hope your March is going well.This month, we’re discussing “A Lonely Occupation,” by Francesca Mari. (Here’s the original version.) It explores the effects of gentrification, including how real estate developers hire homeless people to house-sit empty homes undergoing renovation. This week is all about reading and annotating the article. Plus, for the second month in a row, I have a surprise — an audio recording of the article, thanks to the generosity and talent of fellow Article Clubber Jennifer. If you’re as grateful as I am, please share your appreciation...2021-03-1531 min
Article ClubA conversation with Theodore R. Johnson, author of “How the Black Vote Became a Monolith”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “How the Black Vote Became a Monolith,” by Theodore R. Johnson, senior fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. Hope you’ll join us! (We are expecting a record turnout of kind, thoughtful people.) Here’s a little blurb about the article:Black people vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, but that doesn’t mean they’re all liberal (far from) or that trends can’t change (they have before). In this well-written article, Theodore R. Johnson explains how Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Voting Rights Act, and the Southern st...2021-02-1733 min
Article ClubIt’s February! Let’s read and discuss “How the Black Vote Became a Monolith,” by Theodore R. JohnsonWelcome to February! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “How the Black Vote Became a Monolith,” by Theodore R. Johnson. It is a powerful piece worthy of our deep reading, reflection, and conversation.Published in The New York Times Magazine last September, the article explores the history of the Black electorate in the United States and challenges simplistic conclusions about prevailing voting patterns. Here’s my original blurb:Black people vote overwhelmingly for Democrats, but that doesn’t mean they’re all liberal (far from) or that trends can’t change (they have...2021-02-0932 min
Article ClubA conversation with Jiayang Fan, author of “Motherland”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “Motherland,” by Jiayang Fan, staff writer at The New Yorker. Hope you’ll join us!The article explores the relationship between Ms. Fan and her mother, who lives with ALS in a long-term acute-care facility in Harlem, with the support of two around-the-clock aides. When COVID-19 hits and New York closes down in early April, the aides are told they must leave the nursing home immediately, which prompts Ms. Fan, in an act of desperation, to seek help on Twitter. In trying to save her mother’s...2021-01-1239 min
Article ClubHappy New Year! Let’s discuss “Motherland,” by Jiayang FanWelcome to 2021! Hope your new year has begun well. After a month-long break, I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “Motherland,” by Jiayang Fan. It is a powerful piece worthy of our deep reading, reflection, and conversation.Published in The New Yorker in September, the article explores the relationship between Ms. Fan and her mother, who lives with ALS in a long-term acute-care facility in Harlem, with the support of two around-the-clock aides. When COVID-19 hits and New York closes down in early April, the aides are told they must leave the nursing home imme...2021-01-0403 min
Article ClubA conversation with Hafizah Geter, author of “Theater of Forgiveness”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “Theater of Forgiveness,” by Hafizah Geter, poet and author of Un-American. The article explores the intergenerational rage that emerges from our society’s expectation that Black people forgive the atrocities that white people commit.Last week, my friend and colleague Sarai Bordeaux and I got the chance to talk with Ms. Geter and ask her some of our questions. I hope you will take a listen!Most of all, I want to appreciate Ms. Geter for generously sharing her time and thoughtfulness with us. Also, th...2020-11-1556 min
Article ClubLet’s meet co-facilitator Sarai Bordeaux and share our first impressions of “Theater of Forgiveness”Happy Monday, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “Theater of Forgiveness,” by Hafizah Geter, which explores the intergenerational pain and anguish caused by our society’s expectation that Black people forgive the atrocities that white people commit.Sound interesting? Read this to catch up and join this month’s discussion on Nov. 22.Also, I am very excited to announce that longtime loyal Highlighter reader Sarai Bordeaux will co-facilitate this month’s discussion. Two years ago, when this article first appeared in The Highlighter, Sarai was the first person to reach out and want to en...2020-11-0913 min
Article ClubA conversation with Stephanie McCrummen, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of “Miranda’s Rebellion”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “Miranda’s Rebellion,” by Stephanie McCrummen, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The Washington Post. It’s a great article that explores the political transformation of a white suburban woman in Georgia and her reticence to share her new beliefs with her conservative friends and family.Last week, I got the chance to talk with Ms. McCrummen and ask her some of our questions. She was generous and thoughtful. In our discussion, you’ll be able to tell how dedicated she is to reporting and to the craft of journalis...2020-10-2519 min
Article ClubIt’s October! Let’s read and discuss “Miranda’s Rebellion,” by Stephanie McCrummenWelcome to October! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “Miranda’s Rebellion,” by Stephanie McCrummen. You’re going to love it. (Or maybe it’s more accurate to say, You’ll have strong feelings about it.)Featured back in March in Issue #233, “Miranda’s Rebellion” explores the political transformation of a white suburban woman in Georgia and her reticence to share her new beliefs with her conservative friends and family. Here’s my original blurb:The perfect Southern belle, Miranda Murphey grew up outside Augusta, Georgia, in a wealthy, religious, and conservative military f...2020-10-0402 min
Article ClubA conversation with Graeme Wood, author of “I Went to Disney World”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “I Went to Disney World,” by Graeme Wood, writer at The Atlantic and author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State. It’s a great article that explores the reopening of “the happiest place on Earth” smack dab in the middle of this summer’s surge of the coronavirus. Besides being hilarious, the piece brings up serious questions as well, like whether Disney as a private corporation might provide better governance than our actual government.Last week, I got the chance to talk with Mr...2020-09-2124 min
Article ClubIt’s time to share our first impressions of “I Went to Disney World,” by Graeme WoodHappy Sunday, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading, annotating, and discussing “I Went to Disney World,” by Graeme Wood, which explores the reopening of “the happiest place on Earth” smack dab in the middle of this summer’s surge of the coronavirus. Besides being hilarious, the piece brings up serious questions as well, like whether Disney as a private corporation might provide better governance than our actual government.Sound interesting? Read this to catch up and join this month’s discussion.This week is all about how we’re experiencing the article so far. Don’t be shy. Shar...2020-09-1303 min
Article ClubA conversation with Gordy Megroz, author of “Going the Distance”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “Going the Distance,” by journalist Gordy Megroz. It’s a great article that explores the relationship between marathon runners who break the rules and independent investigators eager to catch them cheating.Last week, I got the chance to talk with Mr. Megroz and ask him some of our questions. He was generous and thoughtful — and shared some extra details about Derek Murphy and Frank Meza not included in his piece. Please take a listen!Note: There are spoilers, so you may want to read the article...2020-08-2329 min
Article ClubA conversation with Jason Fagone, author of “Jerry and Marge Go Large”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” by writer Jason Fagone.Last week, I got the chance to talk with Mr. Fagone and ask him some of our questions. He was generous and thoughtful — and shared some extra details about Jerry and Marge that are delightful. Please take a listen!Also, there’s good news: If you liked the article as much as I did, it’s now out in hardcover, as a physical book. I got my signed copy — it’s well made and beautifully designed — and y...2020-07-2028 min
Article ClubShare your first impressions of Jason Fagone’s “Jerry and Marge Go Large” and meet Article Clubber JenniferHappy Sunday! This month, we’re reading “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” by Jason Fagone, and this week is all about how we’re experiencing the article so far. Don’t be shy! Share your first impressions by leaving a comment.New to Article Club and want to join this month’s discussion? Read this to get caught up!To get us started, Article Clubber Jennifer generously agreed to share her thoughts on the article in today’s podcast episode. Jennifer is great — and not just because she’s my friend and former colleague! In our conversation, Jenn...2020-07-1212 min
Article ClubIt’s July! Let’s read and discuss “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” by Jason FagoneWelcome to July! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” by Jason Fagone. You’re going to love it!Featured in March 2018 in Issue #133, “Jerry and Marge Go Large” is an outstanding, rollicking article about a savvy retired couple who legally exploit loopholes in the lottery and go on to win millions of dollars. Here’s my blurb:Jerry and Marge Selbee are delightful retirees from down-home Michigan who have worked hard every day their whole lives to put their six kids through college. Now they’re ready to game th...2020-07-0507 min
Article ClubA conversation with Andrew Marantz, author of “The Mountain” and AntisocialHi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “The Mountain,” by New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz.Last week, I got the chance to talk with Mr. Marantz and ask him some of our questions. He was generous and thoughtful. Please listen to the conversation by pressing the play button above or by subscribing to The Highlighter Article Club podcast on your phone.After listening, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Did anything surprise you or change your ideas about the article?First time here, or catching up? Read this...2020-06-2026 min
Article ClubShare your first impressions of Andrew Marantz’s “The Mountain” and meet Article Clubber KatiHappy Tuesday! This month, we’re reading “The Mountain,” by Andrew Marantz, and this week is all about how we’re experiencing the article so far. Don’t be shy! Share your first impressions by leaving a comment.To get us started, Article Clubber Kati generously agreed to share her thoughts in today’s podcast episode. Kati is great — and not just because she was once my student! In our conversation, Kati explains what drew her to Article Club and offers her appreciation for the article so far. Feel free to say hi to Kati in the comments!...2020-06-1611 min
Article ClubIt’s June! Let’s read and discuss “The Mountain,” by Andrew MarantzWelcome to June! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “The Mountain,” by Andrew Marantz. Yes, we’re going to tackle white nationalism and the alt-right.Featured last November in Issue #217, “The Mountain” is a chapter from Mr. Marantz’s excellent book, Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation (2019). Here’s my original blurb:Before Samantha joined the alt-right and became a white nationalist, she grew up in New Jersey and Florida, worked at Chipotle, and volunteered for the Obama campaign. Then Samantha met Richie, who cooked and danced and pla...2020-06-0802 min
Article ClubGet to know Article Clubber Summer! & her first impressions of “Lost in Summerland”Happy Sunday and Happy Mother’s Day! This month, we’re reading “Lost in Summerland,” by Barrett Swanson, and this week is all about how we’re experiencing the article so far. Don’t be shy! Share your first impressions in the comments.To get us started, Article Clubber Summer generously agreed to share her thoughts in today’s podcast episode. Summer is great, describing herself as a proud Gemini of color who challenges capitalism and seeks a diversity of experiences. In our conversation, Summer explains what drew her to Article Club and offers her appreciation for the article so...2020-05-1013 min
Article ClubIt’s May! Let’s read and discuss Barrett Swanson’s “Lost in Summerland”Welcome to May! I’m excited to announce that this month’s article is “Lost in Summerland,” by Barrett Swanson. You’re going to love it.Appearing first in The Atavist Magazine, the article was featured in Issue #225 of The Highlighter. Here’s my blurb:After recovering from a traumatic brain injury when he was 22, Andy Swanson started hearing things at home: creaky footsteps in the hallway, stray voices in the closet. When his dad showed up, concerned, Andy’s first words were, “There’s someone in the room with us.” The chandelier in the room flickered on its...2020-05-0303 min
Article ClubThank you for discussing Peggy Orenstein’s article + Meet Article Clubber Carina!The fourth month of Article Club is in the books! We read and annotated Peggy Orenstein’s “The Miseducation of the American Boy,” shared our thoughts, listened to Ms. Orenstein answer our questions, and participated in three online discussions.Thank you!Thank you to Kibos, Peter, David, Jonathan, Philippe, Nida, Erik, Steven, Ram, Camille, Hannah, Carina, Summer, Michele, Phillip, Jennifer, Tim, Jeannette, Shelley, Tyler, Erin, Caitlin, and Kati for joining the discussions. I’m very grateful. Also I appreciate all 110+ of you for being part of Article Club. We’re building a strong community of thoughtful rea...2020-04-2708 min
Article ClubA Conversation with Peggy Orenstein, author of “The Miseducation of the American Boy”Hi there, Article Clubbers! This month, we’re reading and discussing “The Miseducation of the American Boy,” by bestselling author Peggy Orenstein.Last Tuesday, I got the chance to talk with Ms. Orenstein and ask her some of our questions. She was wonderful and thoughtful. Please listen to the conversation by pressing the play button above or by subscribing to The Highlighter Article Club podcast on your phone.After listening, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Did anything that Ms. Orenstein said surprise you or change your ideas about the article?Firs...2020-04-2037 min
Article ClubIt’s April! Let’s read and discuss Peggy Orenstein’s “The Miseducation of the American Boy”March’s Article Club was a big success, so let’s build on this momentum! I’m very excited to announce that April’s article will be “The Miseducation of the American Boy,” by Peggy Orenstein, bestselling author of Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity. You’re going to like it.In the article, which appeared as the cover story in The Atlantic’s January/February issue, Ms. Orenstein argues that we’re teaching young men a toxic, outdated ideal of masculinity, hearkening back to the 1950s, that emphasizes aggression, conquest...2020-04-0503 min
Article ClubCJ Hauser #3: Ms. Hauser answers our questions about “The Crane Wife”!Hi there! Two weeks ago, we read (and annotated) CJ Hauser’s “The Crane Wife.” Last week, we shared our questions and first impressions. This week, I got to talk with Ms. Hauser (all the way from Oaxaca!), and in today’s podcast episode, she generously answers our questions and speaks about some of the themes we’ve been exploring (plus some details about Hunca Munca). Thank you, Ms. Hauser!Next Saturday, March 21, we’ll gather together to discuss the article. There are two choices: 1:00 - 2:30 PT, without Ms. Hauser; 4-5 PT, with Ms. Hauser. Click the button!2020-03-1538 min
Article ClubIt’s March! Let’s read and discuss CJ Hauser’s “The Crane Wife”February’s Article Club was a big success, so let’s build on this momentum! I’m very excited to announce that March’s article will be “The Crane Wife,” by CJ Hauser, author of Family of Origin: A Novel. You’re going to like it.“The Crane Wife” came out last summer and immediately went viral. My friend and Article Clubber Anne texted me and wrote, “This is perfect for The Highlighter.” And it was. Tons of loyal readers loved the piece, and it was selected as one of the best articles of 2019.Here’s my blurb for “The Crane...2020-03-0202 min
Article ClubPaul Tough #4: Celebrations and reflections. (Discussions were great, thank you!)We did it! The second month of Article Club is in the books. We read and annotated Paul Tough’s “Getting an A,” shared our thoughts, listened to Mr. Tough’s answers to our questions, and participated in discussions, both in-person and online.Thank you to Michele, Jessica, Peter, Summer, Dan, Jim, Kati, Barbara, Janine, Ram, and Carina for joining the discussions today. I’m very grateful. Also I appreciate all 80+ of you for being part of Article Club. We’re building something here!I’m also grateful to Mr. Tough, who generously said yes to our interview r...2020-02-2403 min
Article ClubPaul Tough #3: Mr. Tough answers our questions about “Getting an A”!Hi there! Two weeks ago, we read (and annotated) Paul Tough’s “Getting an A,” from his book, The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Last week, we shared our questions and first impressions. This Sunday, we’ll gather together to discuss the article (in-person and online). Please sign up!Last Tuesday, I got to talk with Mr. Tough, and in this 30-minute podcast episode, he generously answers our questions and speaks about some of the themes we’ve been exploring. You’ll learn about how he began writing about education, how he met Ivonne and...2020-02-1830 min
Article ClubPaul Tough, Week 2: Let’s share our first impressions of “Getting an A,” plus our questions and the topics we want to exploreHi there, Article Clubbers, and welcome to the many new members who joined this week. It’s great to see how quickly we’re growing. This month, we’re discussing Paul Tough’s “Getting an A,” a chapter from his outstanding book, The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us.Last week, we read (and some of us vigorously annotated) the chapter. This week, we’ll begin our discussion by sharing our first impressions, questions, and topics we want to explore. If we have questions for Mr. Tough, we’ll include those, too.If you’re new...2020-02-0903 min
Article ClubIt’s February! Let’s read and discuss Paul Tough’s “Getting an A”Last month’s Article Club was a big success, so let’s build on this momentum! I’m excited to announce that February’s article will be “Getting an A,” by Paul Tough. You’re going to like it.“Getting an A” is a chapter from Mr. Tough’s new book, “The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes Or Breaks Us.” It’s a great book that I highly recommend, especially if you’re an educator or parent. “Getting an A” tells the story of Ivonne, a Latina first generation college student, who is struggling through introductory Calculus at the Uni...2020-02-0202 min
Article ClubJia Tolentino #4: We did it! Celebration and ReflectionWe did it! The inaugural month of Article Club is in the books. We read and annotated Jia Tolentino’s “The Tyranny of the Ideal Woman,” shared our thoughts, listened to Ms. Tolentino’s answers to our questions, and this past Sunday, participated in discussions, both in-person and online.This is big! Thank you to Carina, Anne, Hannah, Katie, Peter, David, Tony, Vanessa, Ram, Sonya, Kati, Jennifer, Michele, Jim, Summer, Marni, and Vanessa for being the founders of Article Club. I’m very grateful.I’m also appreciative of Ms. Tolentino, who generously said yes to our interview...2020-01-3104 min
Article ClubJia Tolentino #3: Jia Speaks! What Do We Think?Hi there! Two weeks ago, we read (and annotated) Jia Tolentino’s “The Tyranny of the Ideal Woman.” Last week, we shared our questions and first impressions. Next Sunday, we’ll gather together to discuss the article. (Please sign up! — in person or online).This week, I got to talk with Jia, and in this 17-minute podcast episode (2-min intro, 15-min interview), she spoke about some of the themes we’ve been exploring. For instance: Who is this ideal woman, and who defines her? What if I identify as a woman and don’t relate? Is it possible to re...2020-01-1917 min
Article ClubHere we go! Let’s read and discuss Jia Tolentino’s “The Tyranny of the Ideal Woman”At long last, Article Club is here! I’m very happy to announce that our inaugural article will be “The Tyranny of the Ideal Woman,” by Jia Tolentino.This article, which appeared in Issue #204 in August, was the most-read piece in The Highlighter last year. It’s very worthy of our deep read and discussion. I look forward to re-reading it and talking about it with you. Are you in? Hope so!If you’re in, here’s what’s next:* Say hi in the comments. Who are you? Why are you interested in this articl...2020-01-0604 min
Article ClubWhat kind of Article Club do we want?We’re launching Article Club in a couple weeks (I’m excited!), so it’s a great time to share our ideas about how we want to be in this space. I have three offerings:* Let’s talk about the articles* There’s no need to be performative* Let’s look for connectionsWhat are your ideas? How do you want our article club to be? Don’t be shy: Say hi and share your thoughts! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with othe...2019-12-1503 min
Article ClubWhat are your ideas for Article Club?Hi there! I’m excited: Our article club is growing. Just last week, we had 20-30 new sign-ups — welcome! Now it’s time to figure out what we want to get out of this experience. That’s what this week is for. I want to share some of my ideas and get your ideas, too. Please share them in the comments!OK, if the goal of Article Club is to read more, read more closely, reflect deeply on the articles, and connect with other readers, here are my initial thoughts:* Week 1: Introduce the article of the month...2019-12-0805 min
Article ClubIntroducing Article Club!If you’ve been a loyal reader of The Highlighter (and especially if you’re a VIP member!), you know that I’ve been thinking of launching an article club.Good news: It’s here! (Well, sort of: It’s going to start in January.)Article Club is for people who want to…* read more (busy lives, be gone!)* read more closely and reflect on great articles* connect with other thoughtful readersWe’ll focus our attention on one great article each month. Every Sunday, I’ll send out a post...2019-11-2803 min
Article ClubWant to annotate an article together?Hi VIPs! This week’s audio letter is an invitation to all of you to join me in annotating an article together. Many of you know about my hope that The Highlighter, at least in part, becomes a sort of article club, where interested folks read and reflect on and annotate and think about and discuss great articles in order to make connections, build empathy, and become better people.Want to try it out? If so, click on the fancy button below.The article is a Google Docs version of “How Millennials Became The Burnout Gene...2019-10-1403 min
Article Club#41: Author Brian Broome, “79”When I featured “79” as one of last year’s best three articles (see Issue #173), naturally I wanted to speak to author Brian Broome. He graciously accepted the invitation, and I’m honored to present our conversation to you, loyal Highlighter Podcast listeners!In the interview, Brian talks about how he became a writer in rehab, how the first piece of writing he submitted got published, and how “79” began as a rant against white supremacy. We also explore the effects of capitalism and white supremacy on Black people and the perils of respectability politics.If...2019-01-1333 min
Article Club#40: Education Reporter Emily Hanford, “Hard Words: Why Aren’t Our Kids Being Taught to Read?”Why are we still teaching reading the wrong way? Why are so many educators ignoring settled research and brain science and doing their own thing instead?In “Hard Words: Why Aren’t Our Kids Being Taught to Read?” Emily Hanford investigates these important questions. Emily’s documentary was featured in The Highlighter #162, and it was wonderful to have a conversation with her.Also check out Emily’s recent piece in the New York Times, “Why Are We Still Teaching Reading the Wrong Way?”If you have questions or comments about reading instruction, please email me at mark@hig...2018-11-0530 min
Article Club#39: 1st Grade Teacher Kristin SmithAnne interviews San Francisco first grade teacher Kristin Smith about why she doesn't assign homework, how to create a reading culture through book choice, and how to get the resources needed to do it (http://www.childrensbookproject.org). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2018-05-1428 min
Article Club#38: Anne and Mark Banter About ReadingLast month, we did a deep dive on reading instruction. Now it’s time to reflect on what we learned and to share some of our highlights. It’s also time to realize that we’ve just scratched the surface on reading — and that the topic deserves another month of study!Also in this episode: Anne shares her favorite article of the month from the newsletter, and Mark shares his favorite podcast episode selection from Anne-otations. We’re in a bantering mood, so please enjoy!We’d also like to hear from you. Do you think podcasts in...2018-05-0733 min
Article Club#37: English Teacher Joan Cone on Supporting ReadersJoan Cone is a retired English teacher who taught for more than 40 years. In the middle of her career, she changed the way she taught her class in an attempt to support young people to love reading. Ms. Cone wrote about that transformation in her article, “Appearing Acts,” published in the Harvard Educational Review. The piece was featured in The Highlighter #137 as well as in Podcast #34.In this episode, Ms. Cone emphasizes that teachers need to keep trying new ideas, to remain in an inquiry stance, and to listen to their students.Highlighter Podcast listeners, we invi...2018-04-3018 min
Article Club#36: Dr. Josephine ArceDr. Arce has worn many hats in education: bilingual elementary school teacher, literacy specialist, head of San Francisco State's Literacy Specialist Program, and now head of SF State's Department of Elementary Education. Hear her advice for teachers (Stand! Organize! Resist!) as well as school leaders (spend more on teachers and good books) then share your thoughts at 415-886-7475.If you have time, could you subscribe, write a review, and recommend to a friend? Thanks!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to...2018-04-2331 min
Article Club#35: John Corcoran: The Teacher Who Couldn’t ReadBefore John was an author, CEO, and literacy education advocate shaking hands with the president and being a guest on Oprah, he was a college-educated high school teacher who didn't know how to read. Hear his remarkable story, his hopes for American education, and his advice for teachers today. For more information, head to johncorcoranfoundation.org or find The Reading Gap and EBLI on Facebook.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2018-04-1629 min
Article Club#34: SF Teachers Todd, Nick, and Shannon on Building ReadersMark goes on assignment and interviews three excellent reading teachers in San Francisco. Todd Smith, Nick Nordlinger, and Shannon Jin-a Lamborn talk about how they’ve built readers in their high school classrooms, plus we discuss this month’s lead article, “Appearing Acts,” by retired teacher Joan Cone. Please take a listen! Also, we’d love to hear from you. Leave your thoughts at (415) 806-8175. If you don’t subscribe yet to The Highlighter newsletter or podcast, now’s the time: highlighter.cc/subscribe. Have a great week!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support 2018-04-0927 min
Article Club#33: Reading Is BelievingThis month, we’re focusing on reading — one of our favorite topics. Hope it’s a passion of yours, too! In this episode, we begin with a startling statement about young people’s reading habits. Then we chat about how reading emerged as an essential part of our personal and professional lives. Finally, we offer a preview of what’s in store for this month. If you’re an educator, or a person who cares deeply about reading, this month is for you! Please leave a voicemail at (415) 886-7475 with your thoughts. What questions do you have about reading? What do you want...2018-04-0223 min
Article Club#32: First in Family to CollegeAnne and Mark conclude this month’s deep dive on college with some reflections, highlights, and student voice. What began as a general focus on college ended up centering on the experiences of first-generation college graduates — who make up 1/3 of all college students today. Why aren’t their voices more represented? Also on today’s episode: Anne finally asks Mark what he’s reading, plus we preview next month’s topic. If you’d like to be on the show, leave us a voicemail at (415) 886-7475. Have a great week!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlighterc...2018-03-2618 min
Article Club#31: Lezly and Wendy on “Three Miles”Anne interviews two former students who graduated six years ago to learn how well prepared they felt for life after high school.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2018-03-1922 min
Article Club#30: Teacher Rosie Leyva on “Who Gets to Graduate?”Rosie Leyva is a third grade teacher in Oakland and a first-generation college graduate. In this episode, Rosie discusses her experiences in college and explains why she connects deeply with this month’s lead article, “Who Gets to Graduate?” If you want an extra dose of inspiration, listen to the end when Rosie describes how she builds a college-going culture for her current students.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articl...2018-03-1231 min
Article Club#29: The New Highlighter PodcastMark and Anne unveil a new format for The Highlighter Podcast: covering one topic over the whole month. Listen to learn what March’s focus will be! And let us know what you think! (415) 886-7475--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2018-03-0515 min
Article Club#28: Attorney Christine RheeChristine Rhee is a loyal subscriber, loyal listener, and loyal San Francisco Giants fan. She's also an attorney in San Diego and former criminal prosecutor. On the show, we talk about predictive policing and the article, "Can You Arrest People Before They Commit Crimes?" which appeared in The Highlighter #127. Please enjoy and call in with your thoughts: (415) 886-7475.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2018-02-0529 min
Article Club#27: Brittany FlynnBrittany Flynn is a learning specialist at Impact Academy in Hayward, California. On the show, she talks about what it means to be a learning specialist and about her favorite aspects of the profession. Before serving at the high school level, Brittany worked with young children, one reason she chose "Why Are Our Most Important Teachers Paid the Least?" for our discussion. This article from The Highlighter #126 focuses on the challenges of being a preschool teacher. Please enjoy listening to Brittany's perspective, and feel free to call in with your questions or feedback at (415) 886-7475!--- ...2018-01-2927 min
Article Club#26 Alvin Chang, Vox reporterAlvin Chang is senior graphics reporter at Vox and the author of the lead piece in The Highlighter #125, which focused on school resegregation. Mr. Chang creates explainers that include data, cartoons, and history. He believes that our society's most challenging problems emerge from the everyday decisions that we make. On the show, Mr. Chang and I talk about how he got into data journalism, how he approached this piece, and what his response is to people who say that integration is not the right solution to our challenges in education. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...2018-01-2226 min
Article Club#25: Teacher Anne NyffelerAnne Nyffeler is a great teacher and instructional coach in San Francisco and is the editor of Anne-otations, The Highlighter's new feature! Each week, Anne will select one excellent podcast episode to share. This week, it's "You Had Me at Black." We talk about microaggressions and how white teachers can lessen the violence that many students of color must face in the classroom. Please listen and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...2018-01-1631 min
Article Club#24: School Leader Omar BryanOmar Bryan is a talented artist, art teacher, and school leader in the Bay Area. He's also a big champion of The Highlighter! On the show, we talk about how he got into education and how he applies his art background in building relationships with students. We also had a chance to chat about this week's lead article, "Millennials Are Screwed," by Michael Hobbes. Please take a listen!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...2018-01-0839 min
Article Club#23: Educator Jamie MarantzJamie Marantz is an experienced educator in the Bay Area who works relentlessly to disrupt predictable educational outcomes for young people. She questions school policies that are for the comfort of adults rather than for the benefit of the children. In this episode, Jamie and I talk about two pieces: the NPR article (#121) on Ballou High School in Washington DC and about the Code Switch podcast on Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Washington DC. This is an episode that will shake you and get you thinking, so please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https...2017-12-1134 min
Article Club#22: Barbara ShreveBarbara Shreve is an outstanding Math educator in the Bay Area who believes in the power of math to support young people's identity formation -- who they are and how they have agency in the world. She is also a wonderful, caring, close friend. On the show, we talk about our deep respect for high-quality journalism. We chat about our experience working on our high school newspaper and how it shaped our perspectives on news reporting today. We also share our thoughts on the Washington Post story that appeared in last week's issue of The Highlighter. Enjoy! --- 2017-12-0434 min
Article Club#21: Teacher Olivia MoralesOlivia Morales teaches social studies in New Orleans and is the co-founder of Teacher Beasts, which promotes exercise and wellness among educators. On the show, Olivia and I talk about the educational landscape in New Orleans, particularly its emphasis on high-stakes testing and charter schools. We also chat about "The Nationalist Delusion," which appeared last week in the newsletter. Please listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub...2017-11-2727 min
Article Club#20 Jonathan Wright & PhilippeScience teachers Jonathan Wright and Philippe Vanier, friends and colleagues, talk about the lead article from this week's newsletter, "Can Racism Be Stopped in the Third Grade?" Please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-11-2027 min
Article Club#19: Sonya WangSonya is a mom, loyal subscriber, and devotee of Oakland. On the show, we talk about choosing a school for her daughter, the stress of buying a house in the Bay Area, and her experience living in the Deep South. Please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-11-1329 min
Article Club#18: Kati ParkerKati Parker is the first-ever former student of mine on the show! She is great and smart, and we chatted about "The Gentrification of Soul Food." Please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-11-0627 min
Article Club#17: Nancy LaiNancy leads all things literacy at the Oakland Unified School District, and in this episode, she talks about reading and how we can teach it better. Then we chat about "The Ghosts of the Tsunami."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-10-3026 min
Article Club#16: Sejal PatelMy good friend and loyal subscriber Sejal Patel talks about how best to advocate for your children when facing overworked or insensitive teachers. Also, we chat about "Birth of a White Supremacist."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-10-2329 min
Article Club#15 Math teacher Laura HawkinsLaura Hawkins is a Math teacher in San Francisco. We talked about whether our divided country has become a tribal one, with all of its negative effects. Is there hope when we can't talk to each other?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-10-1629 min
Article Club14 Data Associate Nicholas WooNicholas Woo is a data and evaluation associate at Partnership with Children in New York City. We talked about how education reforms just aren't enough if we're really seeking equity for young people.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-10-0925 min
Article Club#13: Writer Lauren MarkhamWriter Lauren Markham is the author of "The Girl Gangs of El Salvador" and the new book, The Far Away Brothers. We talk about her writing and how best to serve newly arrived immigrant youth.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-10-0230 min
Article Club#12: Professor Tony JohnstonProfessor of education Tony Johnston talks about fireflies, Black masculinity, and Advanced Placement classes. He supports new teachers in Connecticut and believes in the power of reading. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-09-2430 min
Article Club#11 Clare Green & Eric FonerPrincipal Clare Green interviews Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University. They discuss Prof. Foner's recent article, "Confederate Statues and 'Our' History."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-09-1826 min
Article Club#10: Niki MagtotoNiki is a San Francisco native and works in education at SFUSD. We talked about her work, resegregation, charter schools, and Nikole Hannah-Jones's article, "The Resegregation of Jefferson County." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-09-1122 min
Article Club#9 Nation Editor Zoë CarpenterSocial studies teacher Allison McManis chats with Zoë Carpenter, editor at The Nation, about her article, "What's Killing America's Black Infants?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-09-0419 min
Article Club#8: Principal Tim ReidyTim talks about his first week as a principal in San Francisco, plus counseling, CPS, foster youth, and what it means to serve young people in an equitable way.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-08-3020 min
Article Club#7: Librarian Michele GodwinMichele and I chat about cell phones, Generation Z, and the hope she has for young people and our future, even in these dark times.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-08-1424 min
Article Club#6: Data Guru Angelina GarciaAcademic Data and Assessment Manager Angelina Garcia and I chat about data in education and last issue's article about homeless students in Seattle schools. Please enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-08-0725 min
Article Club#5: Teacher Erin BrandvoldHistory teacher Erin Brandvold talks about immigration, empathy, and This American Life's recent episode, "Fear and Loathing in Homer and Rockville." Follow Erin on Instagram: @teacher_beasts--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-08-0224 min
Article Club#4: Teacher Marni SpitzHumanities teacher Marni Spitz talks about teaching, equity, her new community in Bend, Oregon, and "Youth From Every Corner," by Kirstin Valdez Quade.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-07-2421 min
Article Club#3: Artist & Art Teacher HeidiIt's time to talk to loyal subscribers of the digest! This episode, I got to chat with East Bay artist and art teacher Heidi. Thank you, Heidi, for being the podcast's first-ever guest!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-07-1713 min
Article Club#2: Rugged Individualism?My favorite article this week is about Henry David Thoreau and how everything I thought about him was wrong.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-07-1303 min
Article Club#1: Welcome to The HighlighterWelcome to The Highlighter Podcast!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/highlightercc/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit articleclub.substack.com/subscribe2017-07-0600 min