Category Archives: Teaching

Out of houses without books

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Yaacov

Today I came across Doris Lessing’s Nobel acceptance speech. She spoke about writing and poverty and the many places in Africa where the two cross. Here is a piece: This links improbably with a fact: I was brought up in … Continue reading →

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Swedish Education

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Yaacov

I’m halfway through my first week of practice teaching at Eastwood Collegiate, and having a great time. The students and school are terrific, and my associate teacher (the teacher I’m paired with) is very laid back and helpful. Just before … Continue reading →

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Teaching

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Yaacov

For the last year, I’ve been changing careers. Both public policy and teaching high school are attractive options, and I’ve applied to programs in both areas for next year. At the beginning of February, I started a five month contract … Continue reading →

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