Shortsighted: The State of Testing in 2022
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Shortsighted: The State of Testing in 2022

  We would all like to believe that education ideas are not shortsighted. Unfortunately, we often see too many plans in schools that just don’t make any sense when aligned…
EOY Checklist
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EOY Checklist

  We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school year. There are only a few things that matter though.…
2 Important Skills
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2 Important Skills

  Quick, answer this question with the first thing that comes to mind. What are the two most important skills we can teach to students right now?   My immediate…
Showing Up Matters
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Showing Up Matters

  Showing up every day matters. While it may seem like you are struggling to make a difference, you are. You might not see it, but it’s there. So, keep…
What and How
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What and How

  There certainly is a gap between what and how. It can be easy to identify the solution but an entirely different beast to implement it. Spend just as much…
No Distraction Days
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No Distraction Days

  Last Friday, school was closed for students and teachers. Several snow days were built into the schedule, and because we didn’t use all of them, the district decided to…
Like Flash
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Like Flash

  Flash Slothmore is a sloth who works at the Department of Mammal Vehicles in the movie Zootopia. One of the highlights of the movie is when another character is…
Helping Students Thrive
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Helping Students Thrive

  It's really simple. If we want students to thrive in today’s world, we need them to possess the following core abilities: The ability to find, validate, and understand information.The…