investing in the next generation

The Chaotic Side of Learning: Keeping High School Seniors From Falling Asleep
Atlanta English Teacher Susan Barber on “Creating
a family in the classroom.”
By Nick Ripatrazone
January 30, 2020
Barber says “investing in the next generation on a daily basis is a privilege—not a burden—and one teachers should not take lightly.” One of the best gifts we can give seniors as they leave our classrooms for the last time is to show them how reading helps us find ourselves, and helps us connect with others. Our communion with stories is a powerful one; a lesson that can become a practice for the rest of their lives.