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The Lucky One
This morning, I will take part in my sixteenth opening day. While my role has changed slightly since that first opening day, I am still the lucky one. Getting…
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The Mission
Helping students to explore, find and share their unique ideas, insights and voices is perhaps the most important work we do as educators. Not everything is going to work…
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Meaning & Relevance
Are you planning activities every day for students in order to complete your lesson plans? Or are you creating learning experiences for your students? Ask yourself these two simple…
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Finding My Voice
As I’ve learned to help my students explore and share their voices, what I’ve really done is found my own. This is one of the great gifts that teaching…
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Feeling So Uneasy
How is it you're feeling so uneasy? How is it that I feel fine? Layne Staley (Mad Season) For some educators, they will begin the school year with something…
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5 Alternatives to Homework
Homework continues to be a hot topic to debate among educators, parents, and especially students. Try these five alternatives to homework. Let students have the time back to find…
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Barriers
At some point every student faces a barrier. Some barriers are more difficult to climb than others. For many of our students, the barrier may seem impossible to overcome.…
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Chopped PD
One of my favorite television shows is Chopped. For those who are unfamiliar, four chefs are selected to compete, and given several baskets of four unknown ingredients. During each…
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6 Ways to Engage Parents This Year
Want to get parents more involved in the classroom? Seeking to engage parents as they've never been? Try these strategies this year and increase parent engagement! Rich (@RACzyz)
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5 Better Ways to Start Class
Looking for a better way to begin class each day. Look no further than infusing these ideas every day. A personal favorite is Disruptus. You and your students will…