What is Really At Stake Right Now?
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What is Really At Stake Right Now?

Have you ever encountered a difficult conversation, and asked yourself: Every day, we speak with various stakeholders in the educational process who have different wants and needs. On any given…
5 Questions with… Rosa Isiah
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5 Questions with… Rosa Isiah

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate in #leadupchat with guest host Rosa Isiah. Rosa led a spirited discussion on school culture and how we can improve culture. While…
Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss
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Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss

When I select artworks to discuss with my students, I basically consider four things: interest, background knowledge, skills & concepts and opportunity. Although these four things usually work together, I…
Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time
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Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time

The conference hall was nearly empty, a quiet calm enveloping the large room. Earlier than I normally wake up on a Saturday morning, I arrived at NJPAECET2, and was led…
Trevor Bryan’s Rewards & Consequences
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Trevor Bryan’s Rewards & Consequences

For the last several years, I haven't posted rewards or consequences in my classroom. To be honest, I never even really gave them much thought. However, after attending the NJPAECET2…