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Zombie Practices
Look at your daily schedule. Think about the activities that you’ve always just done. Do they add any value for your students? If not, it’s time to get rid…
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Constant Investment
Hiring well as a school principal certainly helps in creating a culture of learning and innovation, and driving your vision for the school. Putting exceptional teachers or those with…
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A Secret Today
Today is the day... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xlFntLD4MYY Pick up your copy today! Thank you. Rich (@RACzyz)
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5 Considerations When Being Observed
Observation season is about to kick off for many or has already started. Consider these points when you are being observed to help make the process more meaningful. Rich…
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Greetings from Asbury Park
After the success of our first live event, we are excited to announce our next opportunity to learn, share, and connect! Four O’Clock Faculty: Greetings from Asbury Park is a…
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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…