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Tomorrow’s A Better Day
Anytime my son has a particularly tough day (according to five-year-old standards), I always end the day by tucking him into bed, giving him a big hug and a…
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Perfect Teaching
To me, perfect teaching is not writing the perfect lesson plan or following the program to a T. And it’s certainly not one checking the boxes off of a…
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Hallelujah
Rich and I are both huge Malcolm Gladwell fans. His books and articles have provided tremendous inspiration for us to stretch our thinking and explore ideas. Malcolm Gladwell’s most…
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5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity
Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no matter what message is being conveyed. Try these strategies for…
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Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I had some experience working with facilities, being in charge of…
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Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn't prepared for it. I'm still trying to process. But today, I want to tell you why I'm…
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#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in political campaigning. So on this Election Day, I would like…
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Writing is never finished…
When I was in the classroom, writing seemed easier to teach. Granted, I wasn't a writing teacher, but I did help students write in the context of science and…
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In the Trenches
When you are in the trenches, it can feel as if you are not making a difference. Today was one of those days for me. It feels like…
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A 5 Day Plan to Improve: Classroom Culture
Looking to improve classroom culture? Try this 5 day plan!