Expanding Possibility

Expanding Possibility

  In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility   or better yet, let them open it for themselves.   Let…
The Role of Feedback

The Role of Feedback

  On a daily basis, I will receive comments on several of my blog posts. Sometimes, it is a legitimate person adding critical or positive feedback to something they read.…
Building Blocks

Building Blocks

  Click here for a PDF version of Building Blocks for Success Rich (@RACzyz)
Make a Difference

Make a Difference

  The most important thing we do is serve as role models for our children. Each day they look to us. The best that we can do is to give…
Moods

Moods

  The easiest way to begin to access any text, movie, video, song, poem article, design, painting or other artwork is through mood.   Moods are something we all understand.…
Supercharge PD

Supercharge PD

  I’ve written before about changing how we implement professional development opportunities within our schools and districts. Teachers are looking for professional learning that is meaningful and relevant to their…
Expect Practice Not Perfection

Expect Practice Not Perfection

  It’s easy to picture perfection. In our mind’s eye everything can work without a hitch. Our plans are always perfect.   It’s fun to picture perfection.   In reality,…
People in Power

People in Power

  Parents, teachers, administrators when facing a moment of potential conflict face a choice.   Their actions and words can be chosen by an effort to stay in power or…
Turning to Face Your Blank Page

Turning to Face Your Blank Page

  The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher.   In that illustration, Vashti,…