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Sick Days
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Sick Days

  We've all been there. You wake up with a splitting headache. Or your stomach grumbles. You take your temperature and realize that you shouldn't be present with your students.…
Posted by rczyz February 22, 2023
Planning for Sick Days
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Planning for Sick Days

  Planning for a sick day can actually be worse than just going in sick! Not any more. Find a different way.   Rich  
Posted by rczyz July 22, 2021
Join the #4OCF Summer of PD!
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Join the #4OCF Summer of PD!

  Are you ready to continue your learning this summer?! Join #4OCF for a Book Study this summer! We will be spending 2 weeks discussing each book using the Voxer…
Posted by rczyz June 22, 2020
All About
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All About

  What is teaching all about? It’s about culture. Creating an environment in which students feel valued and cared for. It’s about expectations. The belief that every student can and…
Posted by rczyz January 8, 2020
For New Teachers
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For New Teachers

Our school was fortunate to have three student teachers join us this semester to learn from dedicated teachers. This past week marked the end of their time with us, and…
Posted by rczyz December 16, 2019
The Power of AND
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The Power of AND

  The following is an excerpt from The Secret Sauce: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching   The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.Michael Altschuler…
Posted by rczyz October 2, 2019

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