This Meeting
How long should a meeting be? In schools, we’ve had a standard answer to this question. The usual time…
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On Fire!
This past weekend, I had the chance to join Tim Cavey for the Teachers on Fire Roundtable! We had…
10 Things to Consider When You Wake Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
1. Do I want the rest of my day to be like this? 2. I’m sure someone else is…
Daydream Deficit Disorder
Our days are filled. Tasks. Assignments. Projects. Checklists. Standards. Objectives. Target goals. We move from subject to subject in…
The Unreliable Narrator
In literature, an unreliable narrator is a character who tells a story with a lack of credibility. There are…
The Importance of OFF
We hear a great deal about the importance of work-life balance. There was a time when it was easy…
It’s you.
At first, I assumed that others would take responsibility to help me learn. I assumed that those who hired…
What Didn’t You Learn Today?
What did you learn today? It’s a question we often ask to end a lesson. It’s meant as a…
Engaging Reluctant Writers
How can you engage reluctant writers? Try these strategies! Rich Click here to purchase a copy of…
Who Cares?!
There’s been a lot of vitriol toward teachers recently. Some people believe that teachers are selfish in wanting schools…