The Grind

The Grind

  This is going to be an incredible grind.Each day will feel like it is three hours longer than it actually is. Your goal will be to make it through…
Opening in a Remote Setting

Opening in a Remote Setting

  What will you need to do to be successful while opening in a remote setting? It will be difficult, but as long as you do a few things, you…
Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

  This time of year is typically one of the most exciting times of the school year. New students. New teachers. New friends. A chance to start anew.   While…
Writers write.

Writers write.

  Writers write. Subject and predicate. Reality and hopeful wish. What we fail to realize as writing teachers is that students need time to immerse themselves in writing. Bad writing.…
Giving Up & Letting Go

Giving Up & Letting Go

  There's a fine line between giving up and letting go. Right now, you have to understand the difference. Know that most things are out of your control. Do what…
What’s for Dinner?

What’s for Dinner?

What’s for dinner? It’s a common question in some households.  And often the answer is a refrain of “I don’t know. What do you want?” It can be hard to…
The Fishbowl

The Fishbowl

  As a brand new administrator, I had my own office for the first time. In subsequent administrative roles, I’ve had to share office space with others, which I actually…
?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

  You may have realized that education needs to look different for our students, especially right now! Ask students these questions to drive meaningful learning.   Rich  
Bias

Bias

  Being human means being biased. And as we prepare to return to our students, we need to carefully contemplate our own biases Because of the different experiences that each…