The Tiny Screen vs. The Big Picture
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The Tiny Screen vs. The Big Picture

  A few years ago, I wrote a post about the modern convenience of technology. I questioned whether we had made certain tradeoffs for that convenient technology. With recent legislation…
Our Last Dumpster Fire
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Our Last Dumpster Fire

  It has been 0 days since our last dumpster fire.  The dumpster fire has unfortunately become a recurring part of our daily rituals.  It could be an overwhelming email,…
Did you change a life today?
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Did you change a life today?

  The bell rings. There’s a pile of papers, a sea of emails in your inbox, and you just fought with the copy machine for twenty minutes. By the end…
The River is Alive
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The River is Alive

  We’ve taught science in a very specific manner for a long time. We’ve pinned down the facts, labeled the parts, and drawn diagrams to help us understand the physical…
Who will run the school?
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Who will run the school?

  Several years ago, I was getting ready to leave our school campus to attend an in-person district meeting. On my way to the parking lot, I bumped into a…
Back to Basics
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Back to Basics

  Sometimes, we are trying to find problems for our solutions. Our days are shoehorned in ways they don’t need to be. We try to fix things that don’t need…
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

  This week marks the start of a new school year. The hallways are buzzing, Chromebooks are (hopefully!) charged, and the air is thick with that familiar mix of anticipation…