Sweet Beats
JK Rowling was told her stories were too long, nobody would read them. Van Gogh sold one or two…
Pronounced Chiz
Throughout my entire life, my name has been pronounced wrong. There have been a number of variations, and the…
5 Benefits of GEMS
The NY Times recently featured an article on how reading aloud to children benefits their behavior and attention. Getting…
Is it Interesting?
In education we spend a lot of energy figuring out if student work is good or not. And although…
Lunch for Principals?
My son asked me a simple question this morning: “Do Principals have lunch?” I laughed first, then asked what…
Take the Day
There’s only one thing better than hitting the snooze button in the morning. It’s getting out of bed and…
Guest Post: PD Gets Personal
This is NOT a blog about getting rid of staff meetings. This is about rethinking staff meetings, PD, and whether we as leaders are practicing what we preach.
Questions for Students
How do we get students to engage in work that they are passionate about? Start by asking students these questions.
