Tongue of Fire

Breathe. Burn. Build.

the Byrne Alive Blog

A black, white, and yellow illustration of online learning. A student sits at a desk with a laptop, books, and an apple while smiling at the screen. On the laptop, a teacher appears in a video call window, speaking with a raised hand gesture. Both wear yellow shirts, symbolizing connection in the virtual classroom.

Low-Key, This is Kinda Good

When students are given scaffolding—time, tools, and support to climb the ladder of learning—they don’t just survive Shakespeare or Poe, they enjoy them. From Wimpy Kid to Julius Caesar to The Tell-Tale Heart, I’ve seen students connect when teachers have the freedom to adapt. Scaffolding isn’t extra; it’s the bridge that makes real learning possible.

Educate Greatness

Meridith Byrne

Sep 243 min read