Daydream Deficit Disorder
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Daydream Deficit Disorder

  Our days are filled. Tasks. Assignments. Projects. Checklists. Standards. Objectives. Target goals. We move from subject to subject in convenient forty minute blocks. Students memorize. They recite. They practice.…
The Unreliable Narrator
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The Unreliable Narrator

  In literature, an unreliable narrator is a character who tells a story with a lack of credibility. There are different types of unreliable narrators. Sometimes, the unreliable narrator is…
The Importance of OFF
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The Importance of OFF

  We hear a great deal about the importance of work-life balance. There was a time when it was easy to shut off your computer at the end of the…
It’s you.
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It’s you.

  At first, I assumed that others would take responsibility to help me learn. I assumed that those who hired me were in the best position, and were engaged in…
What Didn’t You Learn Today?
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What Didn’t You Learn Today?

  What did you learn today? It’s a question we often ask to end a lesson. It’s meant as a prompt for reflection. It’s used as a bridge to the…
Engaging Reluctant Writers
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Engaging Reluctant Writers

  How can you engage reluctant writers? Try these strategies!   Rich   Click here to purchase a copy of ROGUE Leader: Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take Control…
Who Cares?!
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Who Cares?!

  There’s been a lot of vitriol toward teachers recently. Some people believe that teachers are selfish in wanting schools to go remote right now. The allegation most associated says…