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Inundated with Data
Data was supposed to revolutionize education. With multiple data points on every student, we are supposed to be able to personalize learning for every student. Unfortunately, we have been…
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Think Habit Instead of Talent
On a recent Master Class that I watched, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, film director, screenwriter and author, David Mamet said about his writing, something like, I’m not any less…
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20 Words. Masking Mistakes.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter. Rich (@RACzyz)
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Sweet Beats
JK Rowling was told her stories were too long, nobody would read them. Van Gogh sold one or two watercolors in his lifetime. The doctor who originally advocated for…
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Pronounced Chiz
Throughout my entire life, my name has been pronounced wrong. There have been a number of variations, and the age old Wheel of Fortune joke that I have heard…
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5 Benefits of GEMS
The NY Times recently featured an article on how reading aloud to children benefits their behavior and attention. Getting students up and moving, and connecting movement to reading and…
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Is it Interesting?
In education we spend a lot of energy figuring out if student work is good or not. And although this isn’t necessarily wasted energy, asking if something is good…
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Lunch for Principals?
My son asked me a simple question this morning: “Do Principals have lunch?” I laughed first, then asked what he meant. He clarified, “how long is your lunch?”…
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Take the Day
There’s only one thing better than hitting the snooze button in the morning. It’s getting out of bed and accomplishing your goals. Start early.Start often.Take action.Take the day. …
