Strategies for a Solutions Based Culture
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Strategies for a Solutions Based Culture

  Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of  establishing a solutions based culture, one in which problems are directly addressed by the collective whole in order to improve schools. Here…
Creating a Solutions Based Culture
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Creating a Solutions Based Culture

  "Don't be a problem. Be a problem solver." Me, to my own children   I have always been a problem solver. When presented with a problem, I will try…
7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
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7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom

  We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be avoided by educators looking to make an impact in their…
Only A Child?
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Only A Child?

  Our schools should not only be about students learning, but more importantly, students learning to make an impact.   We, as adults, might underestimate children. We might not think…
How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?
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How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?

  Inspired by Seth today. How many gas stations are there in the U. S.?   Seth Godin recently revealed this to be his lone question when interviewing potential job…
A Simple Tip: The Magic Scrap
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A Simple Tip: The Magic Scrap

  As a teacher, it used to drive me crazy when students would not clean up after themselves. I would almost reach my boiling point when I would inevitably ask…
A Simple Equation
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A Simple Equation

  You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today?   It really is a simple equation. There are three things that impact your impact. Words. Choose them…
Becoming Unaware
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Becoming Unaware

  Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it's not even criticism. It's simply noise surrounding the step forward.   Whispers from the crowd asking…
Using Debate in the Classroom
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Using Debate in the Classroom

  As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech, oration, and debate. It started with a speech class I…
A Reminder
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A Reminder

  This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them but perhaps it's really a reminder for me.   Trevor…