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An Analog Renaissance
I've read a lot lately about the phone bans in schools. Many more are also calling for the ban to extend to tablets, computers, laptops, and other devices in…
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Hit Delete: Why the Most Productive Act You Can Do is Stop Doing Three Things
There are times when I end up with too much on my plate. It's usually the fires and disasters that cause all of the stress. My To-Do list piles…
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Radical Sustainability
We think we've mastered time management. Block off our schedules. Color code our calendars. Wake up at 5am to take advantage of morning hours. We should have "enough" time…
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Ultimate Boredom: The 10 Minute Do Nothing Challenge
Our students are trapped in a cycle of constant technology and busyness. The concept of idle hands no longer exists. Overscheduled and overstimulated, our students have lost the ability…
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Closing Time – On the Importance of a Shutdown Ritual
Closing Time. (I know you are all singing along right now!) Open all the doors and let you out into the world. I would love to praise the…
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The Un-Newsletter
It's a definite conundrum. You want colleagues to be informed but you don't want to overwhelm them with information. As a school principal, I spend a considerable amount of…
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Plan for the Unplanned
As school leaders, we know that fires are part of the job. Whether it’s an unexpected fire alarm, a student discipline issue, a facilities snafu, or a sudden schedule…
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Be More Boring
I used to think that the goal of life was to be interesting. To have a busy schedule packed with excitement. I wanted to say yes to every project.…
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5 Productivity Tools We Love
As you may know, I love discovering a new tool that helps to make me more efficient. I'm loving these five productivity tools right now! Text Blaze. How many…
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Words Matter
This morning, I had the chance to listen to Jordyn Zimmerman share the keynote presentation at the PETE&C conference. If you are unfamiliar with Ms. Zimmerman, she is a…