“I Must Be Emerald and Keep My Color”: Ancient Roman Stoicism in the Middle School Classroom

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-226
Author(s):  
LEAH GUENTHER
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Ancient Greece ◽  
Ancient Philosophy ◽  
Middle School Teacher ◽  
South Side ◽  
School Classroom ◽  
Arts Curriculum

In this essay, Leah Guenther, a middle school teacher on Chicago's South Side, discusses her practice of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism in her classroom, arguing that this misunderstood philosophy with roots in Ancient Greece and Rome has application in today's complicated educational terrain. She explains how she used Stoicism first to improve her own sense of tranquility and then how she used it to add a behavioral awareness component to a rigorous, standards-based English language arts curriculum.

What is English? Who decides? An interview with Lisa Scherff

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Rafael Heller
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
English Language ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
High School English ◽  
College Professors ◽  
Arts Curriculum ◽  
The Subject

In this month’s interview, Kappan’s editor talks with high school English teacher and researcher Lisa Scherff about the ongoing struggle over who gets to define the English language arts curriculum. Dating back to the creation of the subject area, more than a century ago, classroom teachers have advocated for a varied course of study that helps students use language more effectively across a range of contexts. However, explains Scherff, they have always had to contend with college professors, textbook publishers, school boards, and others who’ve sought to constrain the curriculum.

This Journal is Yours

1994 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Jay Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Middle School Teacher ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Principles And Standards ◽  
The Many

NCTM Proudly Announces the Arrival of its newest journal, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. In so doing, we have increased the already impressive lineup of professional mathematics publications dedicated to the CTM's principles and standards. Aspects that make this journal so exciting are its focus and emphasis on the middle school teacher and student. The Editorial Panel has worked hard to address the interests and needs of the many classroom teachers who have offered their feedback, both as a result of several surveys and as a result of the “Call for Manuscripts” announcement that appeared in both the Arithmetic Teacher and the Mathematics Teacher.

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