The Cruft
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The Cruft

  Cruft: (noun) Anything that is left over, redundant or getting in the way.   Normally, we wait for spring cleaning. Right now might be the perfect time though. Look…
Immediate Decision Making
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Immediate Decision Making

On a daily basis, I make a ton of decisions. Some of them are important to big picture decisions that impact many. These often require taking in a lot of…
That ‘88 Feeling
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That ‘88 Feeling

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened."I was ten years old as the ball sailed into the seats in the right field pavilion.I heard those…
Teachers as Writers: Worst Lesson
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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 worst lesson I ever taught. Hmmm...I’m sure there were many…
Silver Linings
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Silver Linings

  Sometimes even silver linings have silver linings. Look for those moments when positive begets positive. Find the opportunities to make a situation better. In fact, make better best. When…
Four Questions for the Future of Education
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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 a variety of answers. “I’m preparing them for middle school.”…
The False Sense of Accountability
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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 teachers work harder than they ever have. But of course,…
Umpire 1, Complaining 0
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Umpire 1, Complaining 0

  This past week, I was watching a baseball playoff game. Throughout the game, both teams displayed unhappiness with several of the decisions and calls made by the umpire. While…