by Steve Chisnell | 19 January 2008 | ChizBlog, Travel
Why Iceland? Why not? The temperature in Reykjavik is just below freezing, but the wind off the North Atlantic coast cuts through however many layers I bury myself in. Were I a typical Icelandic teen, I’d have a simple jacket, perhaps a scarf, but no boots, gloves, or... 
by Steve Chisnell | 10 January 2008 | ChizBlog, Education
This past weekend, oil prices hit $100 per barrel. Undoubtedly, gasoline prices will rise again, too, and the Democratic candidates responded at Saturday’s New Hampshire debates by warning of recession. Even so, the major oil producers of the world don’t seem... 
by Steve Chisnell | 26 November 2007 | ChizBlog, Education
I’ve been asked often enough what teaching philosophy I hold, what literary criticism, pedagogy, or politics I subscribe to. Recently I’ve been compelled to articulate this philosophy in a short essay for an audience outside of the school. Here is a draft excerpt on... 
by Steve Chisnell | 19 November 2007 | ChizBlog, Education
Earlier this summer I offered a proposal for a number of changes to enrich ROHS school climate. Here is one in summary: Activate a student court to address non-disciplinary issues between students. There are several models to build from. Recommend: three... 
by Steve Chisnell | 12 November 2007 | ChizBlog
Every day I hear it, more from the mouths of girls, even, than guys. One girl, angry at a contrary opinion, a rumor that has been spread, or any non-submissive behavior at her female target, calls the other the B-bomb. Except it’s not a bomb. It’s a regular... 
Steve Chisnell (um, on the right) is a teacher at Royal Oak (MI) High School. 
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