5 Questions with… Chris Aviles
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5 Questions with… Chris Aviles

Techspo is a educational technology conference held in New Jersey each year. The conference always features some of the brightest minds in the world of education and technology. Even among…
When You Feel Like Indiana Jones
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When You Feel Like Indiana Jones

I can remember the battles over the radio in the car with my parents when I was ten years old. It was a constant barrage of “Oldies” versus what I…
Opportunity: Take It or Leave It
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Opportunity: Take It or Leave It

“There are no good PD opportunities,” said teachers, everywhere.   “There is no point to this workshop,”  a grade level sitting together, checking their Facebook pages commented. A teacher with…
5 Questions with… Jennifer Serravallo
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5 Questions with… Jennifer Serravallo

I recently discovered The Literacy Teachers' Playbook by Jennifer Serravallo. The book details practical strategies for utilizing data to truly guide instruction in reading and writing. Inspired by the book, I…
A Simple Way to Encourage Student Creativity
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A Simple Way to Encourage Student Creativity

How can we encourage student creativity? A simple response can help. Try adopting a Yes, If  mindset. Click here for a PDF version.   By @RACzyz   References: The Imagineering…
The Importance of Preparation
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The Importance of Preparation

I retired to the couch on Thanksgiving Night, with two leftover turkey sandwiches, and flipped through the channels before I settled on some back-to-back episodes of The Great Christmas Light…
What I’m Thankful For
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What I’m Thankful For

This week, we will take time away from our students and classrooms to celebrate and give thanks with family and friends. While we do this, it is important to remember…