Top 10 reasons teachers should blog
By Ray Salazar, Friday at 8:28 pm
Two years ago today, around 2 a.m., my blog was born. During a time when I struggled to find my place again as a teacher on the Southwest side, when I felt unsuccessful, when I thought I abandoned my dream to be writer, I could not sleep. So on May 17, 2011, in the middle of the night, I started, again, to write. In August that year, this blog joined Chicago Now.Two years later, I’m at a different place professionally and personally. The White Rhino blog now has a place among impressive writers at the Chicago Tribune and the Sun-Times, thanks to the recognition from the Education Writers Association. I can say—once again with pride—I am a teacher and a writer.
So, tonight, I offer a toast to my many dedicated colleagues with the hope that more good teachers start their own blogs. Here’s ten reasons why they should.
1. Yes, you do have time
There are bloggers who post something every day (some post a few times a day). But I’ve learned that posting once a month is good—considering our
