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Measuring PD Impact
How do we measure the impact of PD? One of the major reasons that the term Professional Development has a negative connotation is because of “One and Done PD.”…
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Spring Break Recharge
Many educators find themselves on spring break during this time of year. They may use the time to go on vacation, find time to complete household projects during their…
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Reading Logs
I can remember a time when my two children sat down to do homework, and both had to complete their “reading logs.” Two completely different children. Two completely different…
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Trying to Fly
One of the coolest TED Talks I’ve seen in a while. Check it out! https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_streb_my_quest_to_defy_gravity_and_fly/up-next?language=en#t-539918 Action is for everyone. How will you try to fly today? Rich…
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Make It Better
How can your work be better? Ship it. Share it with the world. Find out. Make it better. Rich (@RACzyz)
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Spring Cleaning
It's just about time for Spring cleaning. Many of us usually feel better once we've given our home a spring cleaning and removed any items that we no longer need.…
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High Five Number 21
I was standing at the end of the hall when one of our first grade classes was returning to their classroom from art. As one of my favorite things…
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Opening Day
I’ve always been an advocate of Opening Day as a national holiday. I’m probably in the minority at this point. But today is the day. And it’s most important,…
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The Pursuit
Our students are forced to dash their way through this pursuit that we call school. Competing for Straight A’s. How many AP courses did you take? The higher the…