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Loving School Again
It’s time that we got back to loving school again! The last two years have been rough on students, educators, and families. We’ve had to deal with a lot.…
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One Page PD: Walk & Talk
Looking to implement something new in your next staff meeting or professional development session?! Use these One Page PD step by step directions to plan your next meeting or…
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A To Don’t List
Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing. A To Don’t list for the School Year: Spend more time in the office, at my desk, answering emails or completing…
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Reimagining BTSN
For years, we have forced parents to sit & listen at Back to School Night. While they may leave with information about the school or their child’s teacher, they…
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Dear Teacher
Dear Teacher, My child(ren) will walk into your classroom very soon. I want to start by saying Thank You! What you will do every day for every child is…
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Engaging ALL Families
One of the most important tasks you will take on this year will be engaging ALL families. You’ll need to make sure that you connect with everyone, and provide…
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Best of… Back to School!
It's the best time of the year! Back to School is happening in some schools right now and is just around the corner in other schools. To celebrate, let's…
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Think Simple.
It's not time to complicate things. We need to go back to the basics. We need to scale back and focus on what's important. Think simple. Eliminate anything that…
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The First Time Slot
Throughout my career, I've sat through a lot of interviews. I've been on both sides of the table, as both interviewee and interviewer. I know that it is a…
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Consumption or Creation?
I just finished listening to the latest episode of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast titled "Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom." The episode featured a lively discussion…