Essays

Wanted: Books written by or about contemporary Native Americans

Every child needs to see their own people and their own experiences in the books they read: yet in the United States less that 5% of children’s books published are written by or about Native Americans.
All young people need books that describe contemporary children who are Native American, not just historical accounts as though Indian [...]

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Why I Teach

Who Are These People?  Who Are These Online Students?
“I am leaving the country today and I will not have access to Internet until Wednesday or Thursday of next week.  If I can I will definitely chime in on discussion threads.”
I had not heard from this student for over ten days.  His work had been excellent; [...]

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Take Joy

Essay 2-09-2009 – Nancy Bo Flood
A toddler holds onto the edge of the couch. She looks at you, grins… lets go. Her whole face lights up with joy and satisfaction. Then she frowns, concentrates and ever so carefully reaches out one foot, then the other, hands outstretched, balancing.
Take joy. Each step.

And then begin again, trying, [...]

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