20 Words. A Math Lesson.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know…
Make It a Blockbuster Night
I was recently thinking about the popularity of Blockbuster Video stores when I was in High School. At a…
Waiting
“Can’t wait for tomorrow when I get to exercise my patriotic duty as an American: Complaining about how long…
Education’s Great Rube Goldberg Experiment
What we’re doing in education right now is akin to operating a Rube Goldberg machine. If you are not…
The Cruft
Cruft: (noun) Anything that is left over, redundant or getting in the way. Normally, we wait for spring…
Immediate Decision Making
On a daily basis, I make a ton of decisions. Some of them are important big picture decisions that…
That ‘88 Feeling
“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” I was ten years old as the ball…
Teachers as Writers: Worst Lesson
Last week, the Teachers as Writers Challenge asked to write about the worst lesson you’ve ever taught. My thoughts. The…
Silver Linings
Sometimes even silver linings have silver linings. Look for those moments when positive begets positive. Find the opportunities to…
Four Questions for the Future of Education
What are we “preparing” kids for? Ask any teacher what they are preparing students for and you will get…