February 2012
28 posts
I shouldn't be upset.
Yes, I definitely have the right to be upset, but I shouldn’t let this get to me. It might not have been perfect for me, even though I know I was great for it. I shouldn’t dwell on what wasn’t mine in the first place, and just keep it where it is, rather than hope that it’s going to be different somehow, when I know it isn’t. I need to get over it, push forward, and...
Don’t Lecture Me: Rethinking How College Students... →
Redish has been teaching at the University of Maryland since 1970. When he started, he lectured because that’s the way he had been taught. But after a few years in the classroom, Redish was meeting with one of his mentors, a famous physicist named Lewis Elton who had begun doing research on education.
“He asked me, ‘How’s your teaching?’”
Redish told him it was going well, but that he...
I NEED TO STOP.
I really need to stop feeling this way. It fucking sucks. I don’t even know why I’m being such a kawawabear. Negative thinking stops here.
When We Speak for Ourselves →
missrisaifurnasty:
ucsc:
missrisaifurnasty:
jquizzz:
Please show some love and support for my very good friend, Terisa Siagatonu. She is the most inspiring, empowering, dedicated, and amazing individual that I have had the pleasure to know. Her video is entitled: “When We Speak for Ourselves”
For those who may not know, back in November, I entered the White House Initiative on Asian...
When We Speak for Ourselves →
Please show some love and support for my very good friend, Terisa Siagatonu. She is the most inspiring, empowering, dedicated, and amazing individual that I have had the pleasure to know. Her video is entitled: “When We Speak for Ourselves”
For those who may not know, back in November, I entered the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders “What’s...
I didn't realize how badly I want this.
Now I’m just hoping that I won’t be disappointed.
Kiwi Illafonte: When They Don't Show Up. →
kiwizzo:
Today was a test of my heart.
This afternoon was supposed to be the orientation for the Young Asian Men’s Program I coordinate in Downtown Oakland.
After a pretty successful session last Summer, the organization decided to keep the program going, and bring me back to run it. Of course I was…
Stuck.
I’m stuck in a decision. I feel like something is holding me back so I can stay around, yet something is telling me to just go for it, experience something new (once again). I don’t know what I want just yet.
What stopped me before? Nothing. What’s stopping me now? I have no idea.
It’s not a big decision (I think?) but am I willing to somewhat start over, or build my...
New Zealand
Long term goal: December 2013.
January 2012
25 posts
Opting out of Grading →
world-shaker:
As an educator who abolished grading in 2004 and initiated a Grading Moratorium, I have an acute understanding for how grading sabotages learning. Because of this, I have drafted this letter for my daughter’s future teachers.
Dear teacher,
Kayley loves to learn and is very excited to start school this year.
Because the case against grades has a wealth of anecdotal evidence...
College offers free tuition if students enroll... →
If this was around 5 years ago when I applying to college, I’d probably be down for this free ride.
A student of mine in NYC has an opening for a roommate in an apartment in midtown Manhattan for a really good price.
If only I could just drop everything and move. IF. ONLY.
To accept the contributions of generations of immigrants in the making of this...
– Thomas Dublin, Immigrant Voices
Stop the deportation of DREAMer UCSC Graduate Jose... →
Welcome to the World
Audrina Madison & Mika Giselle.
And congrats to my sister from another mister for birthing these baby twins. TWINNING!
Dear Friends,
If there is any chance that someone would like to hook me up with 49ers playoff tickets, I will be FOREVER grateful.
Pretty please!
<3
Uncover the past.Discover the future.: Babae... →
yensquared:
ROOTS & RESISTANCE Babae Expo Reportback- Saturday, January 21, 2012!!!!!! In the summer of 2011, six women took a journey back to their motherland the Philippines. There, they learned about the conditions that everyday Pinay women typically face, and why so many Pinays are forced to…
This sounds really dope.