Facing Resistance
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Facing Resistance

  The most dangerous words in the English language: This is how we've always done it.   How do you combat those who are resistant to change? Be sure that…
A Letter to Every Educator
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A Letter to Every Educator

  A letter to every educator Dear Colleagues: I am still struggling to comprehend how and why 17 students and teachers died while doing what each one of us does…
Something Finally Clicked
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Something Finally Clicked

  It can be beautiful when something finally clicks.  I have spent the last 12 weeks coaching my daughter's basketball team.  For weeks, we have been continuing to teach the…
#LetLoveWin
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#LetLoveWin

  It hurts every time this happens, and yet it still continues to happen. I wrote this post almost two years ago. I updated slightly but I feel like it…
5 Websites/Apps That Teachers Love Right Now!
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5 Websites/Apps That Teachers Love Right Now!

  Trying to Flip your Classroom? Looking to have students reflect upon their learning? Want to assess student learning or document it using a digital portfolio? Try these easy-to-use websites…
Winning and Losing
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Winning and Losing

  We often look at situations from a lens of winning versus losing.    Negotiation experts often teach a win-win strategy instead of win-lose interactions, or even worse, lose-lose situations. …
The Five Yard Line
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The Five Yard Line

  Inspired by Seth today.    There are occasions when you get the ball on the five yard line.  A gift. A lucky bounce or mistake by your opponent. Something…
Hill or Mountain?
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Hill or Mountain?

  At some point along your path you will encounter an obstacle. In many cases, it will not be a mountain that needs to be conquered, but rather a hill…