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Using Debate in the Classroom
As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech, oration, and debate. It started with a speech class I…
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A Reminder
This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them but perhaps it's really a reminder for me. Trevor…
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A Message to Parents
What we do for each student each day cannot be understated. It is important to convey our responsibility as educators to parents. With this in mind, I shared the…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use this visual to find specific strategies which can help you…
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Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard work and process. Take the case of the song Hallelujah.…
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The School of the Future
The stakes could not be higher. We have learned much about how today's students learn... But what do we know about the School of the Future? This week,…
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The Power of Mystery
"The less you reveal, the more people can wonder." -Emma Watson Last week, I finally had the opportunity to meet Dave Burgess and see his presentation to our district…
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Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school, or…
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Six Minutes In
It happened about six minutes into our day. On my first day as a new Principal, we had gathered all of our second grade students in the cafeteria to…
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5 Ways to Improve Student Voice & Choice
As the school year begins, it is important to recognize that students must have a say in the classroom in order to improve learning outcomes. Try these 5 strategies…