Tag Archives: homework
Do we want ‘a world of human decency’?
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader My fifth-grade son asked me for … Continue reading
Far from Home
What do you do to relax? I do my English-language homework. It’s a way of keeping my dignity. I am also keeping a diary of my experiences. So far I’ve written over 20 pages about our journey from Afghanistan to … Continue reading
Learning
Every weekday I walk into my first class period exhausted from the previous night’s homework. For 55 minutes my teacher teaches, I take notes, and then the bell rings. I scribble down my homework, get up, and repeat. Seven times. … Continue reading
Graded with Grace
My son’s blue eyes sparkled with excitement as he showed me a paper he had brought home from school. It was a math test, marked with a red star and a grade of 100 percent. As we looked at the … Continue reading
How Educators Can Better Help Students
We’re in a difficult time. It’s harder to stay focused. So when a student needs to turn in something late, be inclusive of that. Grace is the most important thing. Ritika
Real Life of an MSW 