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Bring Your Chicken to Class
Last week, a 3rd grade teacher in our building hosted a Bring Your Pet to Class event. I feel like the only animal missing was a Zebra. It was…
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Taking a Toll
I want everyone to realize the toll this is taking. As a school principal, I’m in the untenable position of trying to make this work. We all want our…
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Management Strategies that Matter
Solid classroom management comes down to building the two R's! Relationships and Routines. We spend a lot of time in the first few weeks focusing on both. It is…
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Having a Critical Ear
It’s important that right now we have a critical ear. We will need to take our cue from students. Their words and actions will dictate how they are actually…
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The Goldilocks Conundrum
You design with audience in mind. The hope is that you meet the needs of all, realizing that you can’t please everyone. Feedback cascades instantly. This is too easy.…
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False Prophets
Be careful. You may see them practicing from afar. Or you may work with them directly. They will seem like they know what they are talking about. They will…
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Opening in a Remote Setting
What will you need to do to be successful while opening in a remote setting? It will be difficult, but as long as you do a few things, you…
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20 Words. Grace.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. Rich