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Building Curriculum
As we build our curriculums we must start seeing them as foundations not ceilings. They must be the start and not the end. Our curriculums must be…
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Master Forgetting
What do you do when you don't have the impact that you wanted to have? What do you do at the end of the day when you have failed…
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Two Islands
Teaching is often categorized as a lonely profession. “Teachers teach on an island,” they say. But that’s not the only island that educators face. Schools can…
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10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew
I was recently asked what 10 things I wish teachers knew by a friend looking to share the answer with undergrad teaching candidates. So, here is my list: The…
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Resistance
One of my favorite writers is a guy by the name of Steven Pressfield. He wrote a book titled, The War of Art. In it, he discusses the idea…
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True North
What is your True North? What does your personal compass tell you? Find True North. Discover what guides you. Use it to set your goals. Try not to get…
Two Years In
Two years ago, we didn't know what our blog would become. All we knew was that we enjoyed thinking about and discussing issues and ideas regarding education. We also enjoyed…
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Managing Daily Flow
Do you ever feel inundated with a daily flow of messages, directives, resources, and mandates? It can be difficult to determine what is meaningful and necessary, as well as…
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Classroom Approach
We can approach our classrooms by saying, "I'm going to teach you this." Or We can approach our classrooms by saying, "I'm going to try to get you to…
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His Greatest Lesson
I walked out of my classroom and there he was lying on the floor. He was listening to the kids read their stories. He was engaged and so were…