Collaboration with Colleagues
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Collaboration with Colleagues

  I think of collaboration as a shared journey. Journeys are exciting. They are filled with exploration and discovery.   Most of my favorite moments as an educator have been…
Turning Off the Faucet
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Turning Off the Faucet

The other day I was trying to teach my son about turning the faucet off while he was brushing his teeth. I told him that even dripping water means wasted…
A Question
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A Question

  When I ask, “How am I going to teach this?” I have a conversation mostly between the content and me.   However, when I ask, “How will my students…
Comprehension & Creativity
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Comprehension & Creativity

  When a student comprehends something, anything really, they can use it to create.   For instance, a student who comprehends the concepts of tension, revision and voice can use…
Why? Times Nine
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Why? Times Nine

  Every day, educators make decisions that impact many students. In fact, research shows that the average teacher might make four educational decisions every minute, or more than 1500 decisions…
The Arts and Comprehension
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The Arts and Comprehension

  It’s funny how if an ELA class reads a play it’s considered academic but… if a drama club spends weeks or months CLOSE READING the SAME play in order…