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15 = 27 and 40 = 8
As an educator, I’ve recognized that we have a strange relationship with time. In my time in the classroom as a teacher, and now as an administrator, I’ve learned…
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Autonomy is Easy
Autonomy is easy. Sometimes, we put too much emphasis on hard and fast rules. Too tight a grip actually makes things more difficult. Cede control. Give up your role…
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That Makes You an Author
This week, we recognize Read Across America week in schools with a variety of activities related to reading; mystery readers, reading trains, extra read-alouds, and a celebration of many…
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Shut It 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…
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It Might Not Work
It might not work. I’ve said it myself. I’ve heard it from others. It might not work. It’s an act of retreat. It’s easier than attempting. It…
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Wear the Keys Away
As a writer, you have to show commitment to the craft on a regular basis. If you are no longer able to recognize the “a” key on your keyboard…
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Shared Ownership
I’m reading a book called Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, former General Manager and now Owner of Eleven Madison Park (EMP), a 3 Michelin star restaurant in New York…
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Student Wellness Day
Last month, our teachers were given time to collaborate and plan during a building based PD day. Several teachers worked to come up with plans for a Student Wellness…