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I am not making a difference
I am not making a difference. These are the words that I uttered as I considered my future. I was two years out of college, working outside of my…
5 Ways to Focus on Process
We often get caught up in what a final product looks or feels like, but much of our learning and student learning takes place during the process. Try these…
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The Importance of Coffee(EDU)
I don’t even drink coffee. But where else would I be? Of course, I would be meeting and sharing at a #CoffeeEDU event. What else would twenty dedicated educators…
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The Conversation Conundrum
As educators, we are not having enough meaningful conversations. We are not talking to our colleagues enough. We are not having enough meaningful conversations with students. We are not…
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Mystery Staff Meetings
Over the years, I've talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout with their students and with another teacher and group of…
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No Instruction Manual
Have you ever gotten ready to build a Lego set and not been able to find the instruction manual? Were you terrified? Or was it freeing? I've always…
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The Burden of PD
In a previous role, I was responsible for planning the Professional Development program for a school district. Part of my job was to plan the yearly professional development for…
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Math Detention
"Do you have math detention at this school?" The administrator who was leading the Open House for new students was unsure how to answer the question. "Math detention?"…
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Creating a Culture of Mistakes
How important is it to create a culture based on making mistakes, failing forward, and learning from our errors? Try these strategies to provide opportunities for students to embrace failure.…
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Cool Dudes
"The only thing to remember about cool dudes is that they never give up." My son told me this after I had experienced a particularly rough day. It made all…