Edutopia
A regular contributor to Edutopia, Miriam explores controversial and fresh topics on a regular basis. Check out her author page to learn more!
Mind/Shift KQED:
- Read an excerpt from Writing Their Future Selves (and listen to the podcast)!
- Excerpt from Teach More, Hover Less
- Read this interview about how to spot signs of “helicopter teaching” and try something new!
Education Week op eds:
How Teachers Can Do Better By Jewish Students This Chanukah
“The worry and prejudice described in this ancient story is unfortunately apropos in current times, especially for the many students who feel unable to reveal their Jewish identities in school out of the fear they will be targeted.”
Fighting the Rise in Antisemitism: Advice for Teachers
“The best way to combat antisemitism is not to teach about only one isolated event, even one as significant as the Holocaust. Instead, educating students about the true story of the Jewish people is key.”
Banning Books Won’t Make Students Safer
“Rather than shielding children from difficult content, adults must address their own discomfort.”
I’ve Changed How I Grade My Students. You Should, Too.
“It never fails to amaze me that when people are faced with broken systems, their response is often to continue trying to work within those systems rather than disrupt the status quo.”
EdSurge
Read Miriam’s writing on Edsurge. EdSurge “reports on the people, ideas and tools shaping the future of learning.”
ASCD Express
Hechinger Report
Middleweb
Miriam’s contributions to Middleweb are focused on her expertise in student-centered learning, increasing engagement and building the foundation for stronger academic identity. See her contributions here!
Teaching Channel
Read Miriam’s posts to the Teaching Channel, a “thriving online community where teachers can watch, share, and learn diverse techniques to help every student grow.”
K12 Blog (W.W. Norton)
- Strategies for Engaging All Students during Hybrid Instruction
- Catching Up After Covid: Maximizing What Kids Know
- Preview excerpt: Lead Like a Teacher
Education World
Read Miriam’s weekly column collection in Education World.