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Helping Students to Embrace Conflict
I’ve noticed this year that students are not very good at conflict. It could be that they really had no one to interact with for a few years. It…
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Fewer Things
Your To-Do list will consume you if you let it. The key is only adding meaningful activities to your list. Don’t spend your time chasing other people’s goals. Determine…
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How about a Discussion Break?
Humans are social beings. Many of us thrive on interaction. When I have the chance to observe in classrooms, the best part of the lesson is usually when students…
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Small Context Changes
Ever notice that when you make a slight change in context, your classroom seems to run more efficiently? Case in point. Yesterday’s writing session was a disaster, with many…
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PD Feedback
Are you using feedback to plan your professional development program? Try these strategies to utilize teacher feedback in the PD process. Rich For more ideas and strategies…
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Heart and Brain
Today, make your lesson clear and absorbing. Lay out everything students need to know while simultaneously reminding students what they love about learning. Make today's lesson equal parts heart…
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The Dirty Word
Professional development is a dirty word in education. Even at the slightest mention, educators are ready to run for the hills. We can make it so that good positive…
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Teacher Workload
As we continue to hear about educators leaving the profession, it’s time to have a conversation about teacher workload. Teaching is one of the professions where planning and preparation…
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TLDR: Communication Tips
Last week, I shared a post on how our communication to families needs to be respectful and kind. Today, I'd like to share some specific tips that I learned…
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The Importance of Professional Feedback
There was a time when I would visit a classroom as an administrator to conduct a short walkthrough. I would notice something amazing that the teacher did or want…