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Welcome to Complexity
Teaching fractions invariably involves talking about food. It’s the most relatable way to teach kids about a part of a whole. Three-fourths is a baseline fraction and a pretty…
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Managing People
Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those you are managing and understand what it is that makes…
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5 Takeaways from PRINCIPALed
I'm learning a lot from PRINCIPALed: The Educator's Survival Guide. Check out several takeaways from this awesome book for school leaders. You don't need to be isolated as a…
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20 Words. Something Different.
Words matter. A sentence or two can make a difference. 20 words can change your perspective. Words can spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, and conversations. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. …
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Fill in the Blanks
Take a look at what’s missing... from your classroom... from your instruction... from your learning. Figure out what’s missing. And fill in the blanks. Rich
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Defining Success AND Failure
Inspired by Nobody Knows What They’re Doing. Start the year by thinking about what a successful year looks like. You can ask a simple question: what will success…
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Disguises & Superpowers
One of the best (and worst) features of streaming services is the ability to binge watch old TV series. My children have been addicted to the 90’s series Lois &…