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Opening Week Exhaustion
It’s Friday afternoon as I write this and I’m physically and emotionally drained. Opening week exhaustion. A school holiday, followed by staff returning, an opening half day for students,…
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The PD Takeover
At times, it may be necessary to steal PD. When those in charge of PD aren’t willing OR able to deliver meaningful, relevant learning, you may need to take matters into…
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Sunday Nights & Monday Mornings
When I was in fifth grade, I met my new best friend, Tim. He joined my class from a different school. We became thick as thieves instantly. By the…
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How Writing is Taught
I was recently listening to a podcast in which Brian Koppelman, creator and writer of the hit TV show Billions, was interviewing Ben Mezrich, a New York Times Best…
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The Best Time for Word Searches?
Top 5 Times for Word Searches When on an incredibly long flight.When on an incredibly long car ride.On a lazy Sunday morning.While watching TV.While lounging at the pool. Worst…
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Authenticity
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators. More important than the team building…
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The Sixth Question
I've written before about the importance of starting the year by asking the right questions. It's also important that students ask their own questions. While the above questions can…
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Switch Up Staff Meetings, Volume 4
Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. Try these strategies from Volume 4 or look for more ideas from one, two, and three!…
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A To Don’t List
Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing. A To Don't list for the School Year: Spend more time in the office, at my desk, answering emails…