Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
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Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way

This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school, or…
Six Minutes In
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Six Minutes In

  It happened about six minutes into our day. On my first day as a new Principal, we had gathered all of our second grade students in the cafeteria to…
5 Ways to Improve Student Voice & Choice
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5 Ways to Improve Student Voice & Choice

  As the school year begins, it is important to recognize that students must have a say in the classroom in order to improve learning outcomes. Try these 5 strategies…
The Agenda
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The Agenda

  This morning, I will host my first staff meeting in my new role as a Principal. In my previous roles in education, I have tried to ensure that meetings…
Goals
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Goals

  Today, I want to share a simple question. What are your goals for the school year? If you know what you want to accomplish this year, you can guide…
ICYMI
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ICYMI

  ICYMI Our Best Posts from Summer 2016 Engaging to Empathize As educators, we often must engage in difficult conversations. It might be a student, parent, or colleague. Remember that…
If I Don’t Show Up
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If I Don’t Show Up

  What would happen if I didn't  show up one day? How would you learn on your own? My goal as a teacher was to have my students be so…
Advice for the New School Year
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Advice for the New School Year

  I have asked some of my favorite connected educators to share their advice for the new school year. Below are their responses: “Take time to think about your purpose…