Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it’s not even criticism. It’s simply noise…
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Using Debate in the Classroom
As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech,…
A Message to Parents
What we do for each student each day cannot be understated. It is important to convey our responsibility as…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use…
Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard…
The School of the Future
The stakes could not be higher. We have learned much about how today’s students learn… But what do we…
The Power of Mystery
“The less you reveal, the more people can wonder.” -Emma Watson Last week, I finally had the opportunity to…
Six Minutes In
It happened about six minutes into our day. On my first day as a new Principal, we had gathered…
5 Ways to Improve Student Voice & Choice
As the school year begins, it is important to recognize that students must have a say in the classroom…
The Agenda
This morning, I will host my first staff meeting in my new role as a Principal. In my previous…