The Problem with Lesson Plans
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The Problem with Lesson Plans

  We strive for our classrooms to be learner-centric, where students are at the center, managing, collaborating, choosing, making decisions, and owning their learning.  We ask teachers to develop lesson…
Measuring Smiles
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Measuring Smiles

  What if, when a principal observed a lesson, he or she focused on how many times the kids and the teacher smiled? How would that change instruction? How would…
Just Like Norm
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Just Like Norm

  Hopefully, there are still some out there that remember the Norm greeting from 80’s TV Sitcom Cheers. In case you don’t here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNP5OEaarjU In the theme song,…
Push (Through)
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Push (Through)

  I've heard educators talk about how our students aren't willing to push through when things get difficult. And yet, I've seen some of these same educators bristle as soon…
This Year
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This Year

Let’s make this year the year. We’ve been waiting a long time. There are enough of us now to drown out the naysayers. Enough of us that see the path…
Greetings from Asbury Park
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Greetings from Asbury Park

We are excited for 2019 and especially to announce our first live event! Four O'Clock Faculty: Greetings from Asbury Park is a FREE event open to all educators. The event…
Favorites of 2018!
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Favorites of 2018!

It has been another great year for us! The Art of Comprehension lands tomorrow! The Four O'Clock Faculty is still helping educators to change their PD Game, and a new…
Most Popular Visuals of 2018!
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Most Popular Visuals of 2018!

Our Most Popular Visuals of 2018! 10 Things I Wish Every Teacher Knew! 6 Quick Formative Assessments 5 Education Podcasts You Should Be Listening To 7 Disney Principles to Use…