5 Questions with… Jay Billy
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5 Questions with… Jay Billy

Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in #satchatwc, which was facilitated by Principal Jay Billy. During the chat, Jay led educators in sharing their favorite quotes and graphics…
How Do We Engage Families?
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How Do We Engage Families?

Last Thursday evening, more than 100 people braved the frigid and snowy New Jersey weather to attend our District Family STEM Night. A combination of parents, students, and teachers gathered…
5 Questions with … Dr. Mary Howard
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5 Questions with … Dr. Mary Howard

Each week, the #G2Great Twitter chat based on Dr. Mary Howard's book Good to Great Teaching: Focusing on the Literacy Work that Matters is hosted on Thursday evenings. The chat is usually a lively…
Reflections from Edcamp
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Reflections from Edcamp

“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an…
Planning a District Edcamp
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Planning a District Edcamp

Ask yourself this question: What is the best Professional Development session I have ever attended? Think back to all of the PD sessions you have attended in your years as…
The Origin of Four O’Clock Faculty
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The Origin of Four O’Clock Faculty

On a cold, snowy day in January, I was presented with extra time that I wouldn't normally have on a weekday. I realized that I needed to use the time…