What’s for Dinner?

What’s for Dinner?

What’s for dinner? It’s a common question in some households.  And often the answer is a refrain of “I don’t know. What do you want?” It can be hard to…
The Fishbowl

The Fishbowl

  As a brand new administrator, I had my own office for the first time. In subsequent administrative roles, I’ve had to share office space with others, which I actually…
?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

  You may have realized that education needs to look different for our students, especially right now! Ask students these questions to drive meaningful learning.   Rich  
Bias

Bias

  Being human means being biased. And as we prepare to return to our students, we need to carefully contemplate our own biases Because of the different experiences that each…
Writing as Punishment

Writing as Punishment

  I write every day. As of today, I have written 166 days in a row. There are some days when nothing comes to mind, but I write anyway. I…
Grade Levels?

Grade Levels?

  Maybe it’s time that we abandoned the notion that grade levels should be used as measures of growth. We use a term like below-level to determine that a child…
4 Takeaways from the 4-Hour Workweek

4 Takeaways from the 4-Hour Workweek

  I'm in the middle of reading Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek. While many of his ideas and strategies apply to the business world, I've come away with a few…
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time.   So many wondrous things start…
The Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time.   Good morning. Thank you for…
Bad Days

Bad Days

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time.   I know that each day…