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The Perils of Trying Something Different
You come up with an idea, brilliant or otherwise. (Maybe not so brilliant!) Or maybe it’s not even your idea, but it’s something that sounds interesting. So you do…
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T’naci Monsters
The monster may be hiding under your bed. Or in your closet. It may have secretly taken up residence in your head. And not just any monster, it’s the…
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Matilda’s Strong Young Mind
“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the…
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Welcome to Complexity
Teaching fractions invariably involves talking about food. It’s the most relatable way to teach kids about a part of a whole. Three-fourths is a baseline fraction and a pretty…
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Managing People
Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those you are managing and understand what it is that makes…
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5 Takeaways from PRINCIPALed
I'm learning a lot from PRINCIPALed: The Educator's Survival Guide. Check out several takeaways from this awesome book for school leaders. You don't need to be isolated as a…
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20 Words. Something Different.
Words matter. A sentence or two can make a difference. 20 words can change your perspective. Words can spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, and conversations. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. …
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Fill in the Blanks
Take a look at what’s missing... from your classroom... from your instruction... from your learning. Figure out what’s missing. And fill in the blanks. Rich
