Heinemann Blog | Tiana Silvas

Presenting the 2019 Donald Graves Breakfast: The Antidotes to Orthodoxy

Here, you will find videos of all of the speakers from this year’s Donald Graves Living Legacy Breakfast. (continue reading)

Dismantling Racism in Education: A Preview of Social Justice Saturday

On the Heinemann Podcast: How do we go beyond the cosmetic fixes of racial inequality in education and go further? There is no quick fix, and we all need to do the work. We’re preparing for Social Justice Saturday at The Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project on Saturday - September 15th. (continue reading)

Dear Students: Protect Your Literacy Life

You must protect your literacy life. Don’t be afraid to make a decision or to take a stand. You must protect this gift you have given yourself. (continue reading)

Why Silence is Oppressive: An Educator's Responsibility to Act

Sadness grew to rage as I looked at the children in my family who live in Arizona and wondered, whose histories will they learn? (continue reading)

The Need For and Needs of Teachers of Color

On The Heinemann Podcast today, the need for and needs of teachers of color. (continue reading)

Tiana Silvas on Fostering Empathy and Understanding Among Students

Heinemann Fellow Tiana Silvas on Fostering Empathy and Understanding Among Students (continue reading)

Heinemann Fellow Aeriale Johnson: To Tiana, With Love

Heinemann Fellow Aeriale Johnson: To Tiana, With Love (continue reading)

Teacher Appreciation: Tiana Silvas On The Impact That Just One Teacher Can Make

Teacher Appreciation: Tiana Silvas On The Impact That Just One Teacher Can Make (continue reading)

Heinemann Fellow Tiana Silvas: Supporting Resilience and Agency in Writing Workshop

Heinemann Fellow Tiana Silvas: Supporting Resilience and Agency in Writing Workshop (continue reading)

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