Author Archives: Carrie Mattern

Resources to Dismantle Oppression, Racism, and White Supremacy in the classroom

(Post has been updated as of 8/6/19-see sources below for more info.) I gathered most of this information for my presentation a few weeks ago at Michigan State University (Amplify the Silenced) and to inform my own teaching (which began … Continue reading

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T.H.U.G. Inspired Research

A few weeks ago my freshmen began a very difficult but rewarding project: they were going to Amplify the Story of someone who has been silenced by violence. The inspiration came directly from page 443 of Angie Thomas’ breakthrough young … Continue reading

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2018 Reading Recs

When people find out I am an English teacher they say one of two things: “Are you going to correct my grammar?” and “What should I be reading?” This year I can answer the latter quite thoroughly. I’ve been able … Continue reading

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Isla Rose is 2.

But many people think she is already three even though she is awfully short. She speaks clearly and in complete sentences and has to hold her own among three other kids so I figure that is why she appears wise … Continue reading

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Broke in Boston-Day 4

Since we had to check out and fly home, we wanted to make the most of our full, final day in Boston. After packing up, asking the hotel to hold our luggage, and scheduling a free shuttle ride to the … Continue reading

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Broke in Boston-Day 3

I’ve been trying to put my finger on why this day was my favorite of the trip, because I missed our Chicago friend already and I went through something pretty momentous, but I think it has a lot to do … Continue reading

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Broke in Boston-Day 2

  Since our Chicago friend had been to Boston before, and also had to leave two days earlier than we did, Thursday became our trip to Salem. It’s not far and if you are a literary or history buff, worth … Continue reading

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Broke in Boston

Boston was never on my radar. I mean, if you know me, you know I love city travel and seafood, so I have no idea why it never made it to my top places to visit but luckily enough, I … Continue reading

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Parts Unknown: Flint

Parts Unknown: Flint                          Will air Tuesday, June 25: Happy 62, Tony. 8am Coffee-Flint Crepe Co. 8:45 Breakfast-Krystal Joes 10:00am Flint Coney-Starlite 11:00am Steak n’ Onion-Big John 12:00pm Local … Continue reading

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13 Years…

When I was 21 my cousin, Caylin,  was born and I was allowed to be in the room during my aunt’s labor. It was long and painful and beautiful and mind altering. When my mom and I left to get … Continue reading

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