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Hello Goodbye
We say hello and welcome students into our classrooms each September. In many cases, within ten months, we’ve established relationships with them, helped them to the extent that we…
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Not Understanding Impossible
Kids hold a considerable advantage over their adult counterparts. They are blessed to live life not understanding impossible. It simply doesn’t exist within their vocabularies. As adults, we not…
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Passionate Writers
My son is a passionate writer. He often sits with me as I write and publish. He asks a million questions about my process which I always try to…
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Jam on Some Isley Brothers
Two of my favorite bands growing up were Metallica and Primus. One of my first concerts was seeing Metallica play the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia and I was…
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Mental Health
Inspired by a conversation with Trevor. As we begin to welcome more students back to school for more days, I think it’s important to talk about mental health.…
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Make Yourself
“If I hadn't made me I would have been made somehow If I hadn't assembled myself I'd have fallen apart by now If I hadn't made me I'd be…
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The U of You
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the perceived value of college degrees. It made me think about my own college journey. I was the first person in my…
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The 15 Minute Thought Session
Grab a paper and pencil.Set a timer for 15 minutes. Start the clock!Write down any thoughts that pop into your mind. (Drawings count too.)Keep going for 15 minutes.More thoughts,…
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The Disconnect
There is a huge disconnect right now between what we think school should be and what it actually is. I’ve seen it first hand because I’m on the inside.…