Bret Turner
Bret Turner is a first-grade teacher, father, and children's musician. He is a contributor to PBS Kids and Teaching Tolerance, he's a sourdough bread baker, and has a three-legged dog. You can find more of his writing here.
Latest articles by Bret Turner
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Should teachers be apolitical?
opinion When educators of young children shy away from politics, are they doing more harm than good?
By Bret Turner Published
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What lockdown drills mean for my 1st-grade classroom
opinion When the alarm sounds, a teacher's job is to be clear, comforting, and honest
By Bret Turner Published
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Why schools should stop forcing kids to walk in single-file lines
The Explainer What does this age-old behavioral tool actually teach our young students?
By Bret Turner Published
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Smiles, words, steps: The unrelenting myth of baby 'firsts'
feature Parents often think their kid's first milestones will be easy to identify. But they never are.
By Bret Turner Published
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