A Message for Teachers

A Message for Teachers

  Teacher Appreciation Week is normally a week in early May when families, administrators, and others come together to celebrate teachers for going above and beyond. The week long event…
What If Wednesday #1

What If Wednesday #1

  Asking What If questions can be a powerful tool to lead toward thinking critically about the problems that we face in education. Asking What If questions can help us…
Unrecognizable

Unrecognizable

  We will need to think critically about how we provide supports for students in September. School will not look the same and it shouldn’t. We will need to find…
(Grading) Crime & Punishment

(Grading) Crime & Punishment

  I’ve heard many districts say: “Grading should not be punitive during remote learning.” Does this mean that grading is punitive when students are normally in school? If so, maybe…
The Pitfalls of the Inbox

The Pitfalls of the Inbox

  I was recently listening to The 5AM Miracle Podcast and the guest, Nir Eyal was talking about the pitfalls of our email inbox. He mentioned that it’s not really…
Struggle

Struggle

  Some days, it’s a struggle. I’m not gonna lie. It’s just simply a struggle.   Be well. Take care of yourself and others. When it gets to be too…
Publishing is Necessary

Publishing is Necessary

  Publishing is hard. Seth recently spoke on the idea of connecting ideas. No matter how often you create and share, the idea connecting with the audience depends on the…
Depleted

Depleted

  The emotional investment is the hardest part. You pour your heart and soul into all of it. There are days when the returns are worth it. And days when…