Immediate Decision Making
On a daily basis, I make a ton of decisions. Some of them are important big picture decisions that…
Month: October 2020
That ‘88 Feeling
“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” I was ten years old as the ball…
Teachers as Writers: Worst Lesson
Last week, the Teachers as Writers Challenge asked to write about the worst lesson you’ve ever taught. My thoughts. The…
Silver Linings
Sometimes even silver linings have silver linings. Look for those moments when positive begets positive. Find the opportunities to…
Four Questions for the Future of Education
What are we “preparing” kids for? Ask any teacher what they are preparing students for and you will get…
Teachers as Writers Project #3
Do teachers that teach writing need to be writers? Do they need to write well? But maybe part of…
Teachers as Writers: Best Lesson
Last week, I challenged teachers everywhere with the Teachers as Writers Challenge #2. Here is what I wrote: Describe the…
The False Sense of Accountability
How do we hold educators accountable right now? It’s a very strange question to ask as I’m currently watching…
Umpire 1, Complaining 0
This past week, I was watching a baseball playoff game. Throughout the game, both teams displayed unhappiness with several…
Teachers as Writers Project #2
Do teachers that teach writing need to be writers? Do they need to write well? But maybe part of…