The Conversation Conundrum
As educators, we are not having enough meaningful conversations. We are not talking to our colleagues enough. We are…
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Mystery Staff Meetings
Over the years, I’ve talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout…
No Instruction Manual
Have you ever gotten ready to build a Lego set and not been able to find the instruction manual?…
The Burden of PD
In a previous role, I was responsible for planning the Professional Development program for a school district. Part of…
Math Detention
“Do you have math detention at this school?” The administrator who was leading the Open House for new students…
Creating a Culture of Mistakes
How important is it to create a culture based on making mistakes, failing forward, and learning from our errors? Try…
Cool Dudes
“The only thing to remember about cool dudes is that they never give up.” My son told me this after…
Sticktoitiveness
My son received his first skateboard a few weeks ago. With memories of my own first board and now recognizing…
Something Else More Beautiful
We usually look for huge victories which are resounding in their immediate impact. Sometimes, a momentary shift does…
Toy Story 2 Isn’t Working
With less than a year to theatrical release, Toy Story 2 was sent back to the drawing board for…