It Was Never About Pencils
Online Learning- What Works?
5 Ways to Connect With Students Without a Camera
Preparing Kids For The Real World Isn’t Real
A few months ago I posted a tweet about my grading policies. I was absolutely not expecting it to go viral and I definitely did not foresee the number of people who...
It Ain’t Easy Being Humble
The More Things Stay the Same
I've been gone for almost 3 years- That seems like a long time. But it's not. Not when it comes to the business of educating kids in the United States. Things I'm...
Nitty Gritty & Nuts & Bolts – On Looking Culture Issues Directly in the Eye
So in my last post, I reflected on the experience & challenges of teaching in another culture which I had never done in my entire teaching career. I decided to try to...
Culture- Yes It Matters In A Classroom
I grew up in a Black neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. After graduating, I returned to the same neighborhood to teach. I did this for 15 years; I’ve experienced some...
“Happy” Birthday. On Driving While Black. 2016
The other night, my husband announced he was running to the pharmacy to grab some allergy medicine. It was late so I dozed off apparently. I remember waking out of my sleep...
Housing At Last
So moving here to the UAE means constant moving and living out of a suitcase for months. You have to pack up your home and be ready at a moment's notice. For...
About Me
Dr. Tracy Edwards
Teacher. Learner. Advocate.
I am an education professional, with varied experiences ranging from K-12 classroom instruction to professional development and teacher training.