Modern Convenience
I’ve been reading several books about the impact that smart phones have had on our lives (Digital Minimalism and…
Month: May 2021
EOY Checklist
We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school…
Flexible to Inflexible and Back
A few years ago, there was a great shift toward flexible seating within classrooms. The idea was to give…
2 Minutes
How long is 2 minutes? Or better yet, what can get accomplished in two minutes? I often find myself…
Video Killed the Radio Star
Warning: This song will get stuck in your head. I apologize upfront. My son was introduced to this song/video…
Teacher Evaluations
Each year, I conduct somewhere between sixty and seventy-five teacher observations and about thirty five summative evaluations at the…
One Hour Early
I’m not very good at getting to work early. I’m usually right on time or occasionally walking in a…
Smiles
Last week, we welcomed all of our students back into school for the first time in fourteen months. It…
Cheat Codes
As a kid, many of my hours were spent hunkered down in front of a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)…
5 Ways to Make May and June More Meaningful
Don’t give up on the year. Use your time left to create something meaningful! Rich