Stuck on an Escalator
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Stuck on an Escalator

  One of my favorite videos to share is called Stuck On An Escalator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq65aAYCHOw   There are many times when we spend way too much time grappling with problems…
15 = 27 and 40 = 8
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15 = 27 and 40 = 8

  As an educator, I’ve recognized that we have a strange relationship with time.  In my time in the classroom as a teacher, and now as an administrator, I’ve learned…
The Punch
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The Punch

  We would all like to believe that we control our time. For anyone who is a planner, or maintains an organized calendar, or focuses on time-saving hacks, we imagine…
Autonomy is Easy
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Autonomy is Easy

  Autonomy is easy. Sometimes, we put too much emphasis on hard and fast rules. Too tight a grip actually makes things more difficult. Cede control. Give up your role…
That Makes You an Author
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That Makes You an Author

  This week, we recognize Read Across America week in schools with a variety of activities related to reading; mystery readers, reading trains, extra read-alouds, and a celebration of many…