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Arts as Exploration
I grew up believing that art was about self-expression. I see art differently now. Art, I have come to believe, is about exploration and discovering what is…
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5 MORE Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings
Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. We've previously shared 5 ideas to switch up staff meetings, and today, present 5 more…
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Feedback in the PD Process
When some in the tech world are ready to bring a product or website to market, they may consider releasing a minimal viable product. The idea behind the MVP…
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An Empty Can
This is a picture of the nearly empty garbage can in my office at the end of the day. There are just a few sticky notes with scribbles on…
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Angry & Frustrated
Having been in education for a number of years I've seen a great deal of frustration and anger. Students get angry and frustrated. Teachers get angry and frustrated. …
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5 Ways to Simplify Your Life
Our lives are getting more and more complicated by the day. But it doesn't have to be that way. Try these strategies for simplifying your life. Use them not…
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Stop Pretending
This may be an unpopular opinion but I am going to state it anyway. It's more an exercise in thinking than it is an argument. I no longer want…
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If It Ain’t Broke
If it ain't broke... We all know the ending to this saying, and usually adhere to it. But what if it's wrong. If something is not broke, and we…
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Ten More Things I Wish Teachers Knew
Ten Things I Wish Teachers Knew Joyful engagement is the ultimate goal. Listen more than you talk. Quiet classrooms are not often a sign of robust learning. Talking (or…
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#HourOfPossibility
A few months ago, I was talking with several teachers in my building about providing opportunities for students to engage in their passions. We wanted to give students the…