Rebecca Berlin FieldThe Imagination GapOne of the first discussions I have with my art students each year is about the meaning of the word “art”. I ask them to come up with their…4 min read·Oct 15, 2022----
Rebecca Berlin FieldSwagger thoughtsMost of my students have not seen Swagger, the Apple TV+ show that has been filming at our school for a few weeks. The plot centers around…4 min read·Sep 15, 2022--1--1
Rebecca Berlin FieldAn open letter to parents from a teacher***This letter is dedicated to Ms. York, Ms. Brockman, Ms. Fought, Mr. Owenby, Ms. Williams, Ms. Vermillion, Mr. Garber, Mr. Clark, Mr…5 min read·Aug 26, 2022----
Rebecca Berlin FieldHere we are againThis is for the kids who die, Black and white, For kids will die certainly. The old and rich will live on awhile, As always, Eating blood…3 min read·May 26, 2022----
Rebecca Berlin FieldA Teacher Gives the Tea.I’ve figured out what is wrong but it’s going to take a while to explain so bear with me. I’ve been teaching public high school for 20…6 min read·Jan 8, 2022--1--1
Rebecca Berlin FieldThe Way the Story is ToldLast night I had the pleasure of listening to an online discussion between Ibram X. Kendi and Clint Smith. Clint Smith has been a favorite…6 min read·Jun 10, 2021--1--1
Rebecca Berlin FieldA balanced approach to teaching about hate.Teachers and students and all Americans are still recovering from the last week’s Capitol’s assault. My high school students and I have…6 min read·Jan 13, 2021----