Inundated with Data
Data was supposed to revolutionize education. With multiple data points on every student, we are supposed to be able…
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Think Habit Instead of Talent
On a recent Master Class that I watched, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, film director, screenwriter and author, David Mamet…
20 Words. Masking Mistakes.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know…
Sweet Beats
JK Rowling was told her stories were too long, nobody would read them. Van Gogh sold one or two…
Pronounced Chiz
Throughout my entire life, my name has been pronounced wrong. There have been a number of variations, and the…
5 Benefits of GEMS
The NY Times recently featured an article on how reading aloud to children benefits their behavior and attention. Getting…
Is it Interesting?
In education we spend a lot of energy figuring out if student work is good or not. And although…
Lunch for Principals?
My son asked me a simple question this morning: “Do Principals have lunch?” I laughed first, then asked what…
Take the Day
There’s only one thing better than hitting the snooze button in the morning. It’s getting out of bed and…
