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Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn't prepared for it. I'm still trying to process. But today, I want to tell you why I'm…
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#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in political campaigning. So on this Election Day, I would like…
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Writing is never finished…
When I was in the classroom, writing seemed easier to teach. Granted, I wasn't a writing teacher, but I did help students write in the context of science and…
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In the Trenches
When you are in the trenches, it can feel as if you are not making a difference. Today was one of those days for me. It feels like…
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A 5 Day Plan to Improve: Classroom Culture
Looking to improve classroom culture? Try this 5 day plan!
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Afternoons in October
Afternoons in October are not usually all that warm. Last week, we saw higher temperatures returning to the east coast, at least for a little while. My children took advantage…
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5 Preparation Musts for Every Lesson
Everyone knows the importance of preparation. Try these strategies for ensuring that each lesson is ready to be the best that it can be. Rich (@RACzyz)
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Break Down the Fourth Wall
We used to live in a world where four walls could contain our students. This is no longer the case. If we are not letting our students connect with…
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Global Learning
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to participate in #satchat. Hundreds of educators joined in to discuss redefining college and career readiness in schools. One specific question was…
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The Credit Belongs
On a recent episode of his My Bad podcast, Jon Harper interviewed Dave Burgess and asked him to reflect on what he has learned from mistakes. Dave Burgess passionately…