Another Metric
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Another Metric

  We often mark education in allotments of time. 40 minute periods. 80 minute blocks. 180 day school years. Even the calendar shared out by most school districts captures how…
JOMO
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JOMO

  I’ve been rereading It Doesn’t Have to be Crazy at Work by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried. The authors talk about bringing a sense of calm to their…
In-N-Out Style
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In-N-Out Style

  The In-N-Out burger as I remember it was delicious. I only ate it twice when visiting a friend on the west coast. I remember raving about it after my…
Loving School Again
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Loving School Again

  It’s time that we got back to loving school again!  The last two years have been rough on students, educators, and families. We’ve had to deal with a lot.…
A To Don’t List
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A To Don’t List

  Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing. A To Don’t list for the School Year: Spend more time in the office, at my desk, answering emails or completing…
Reimagining BTSN
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Reimagining BTSN

  For years, we have forced parents to sit & listen at Back to School Night. While they may leave with information about the school or their child’s teacher, they…
Dear Teacher
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Dear Teacher

  Dear Teacher, My child(ren) will walk into your classroom very soon.  I want to start by saying Thank You! What you will do every day for every child is…
Engaging ALL Families
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Engaging ALL Families

  One of the most important tasks you will take on this year will be engaging ALL families. You’ll need to make sure that you connect with everyone, and provide…
Best of… Back to School!
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Best of… Back to School!

  It's the best time of the year! Back to School is happening in some schools right now and is just around the corner in other schools. To celebrate, let's…