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Thankful for…
This week, we will take time away from our students and classrooms to celebrate and give thanks with family and friends. While we do this, it is important to…
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What do Great Writers do?
Seth Godin understands. Stephen King gets it too. Most of us would understand this and agree with it. And yet, we continue to limit the ways in which kids…
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Gray is My Favorite Color
The system would have you believe that there is a right way and a wrong way to do things. Black or white. Clear cut. One and only one correct…
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The Snow Shoveler
I once went on a job interview scheduled for 8am at a school with which I was unfamiliar. The forecast was calling for several inches of snow. I arrived early…
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A Simple Note of Gratitude
Last week, a teacher found me to excitedly share some news. She showed me a Lego Apple that was given to her by a student, and the accompanying note…
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The Committee on Committees
Good morning. Thank you for agreeing to serve on the Committee on Committees. While you were voluntold to participate, we thank you for agreeing and appreciate your participation. Our…
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Parent Teacher Conferences
The Parent-Teacher Conference is one of our biggest opportunities as educators, and unfortunately also one of our most squandered. I’ve seen both teachers and parents who treat parent conferences…
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Other People’s Songs
I was recently listening to a podcast with James Hetfield, the lead singer from Metallica. When asked about how the band has remained true to their voice, James shared…