Supercharge PD
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Supercharge PD

  I’ve written before about changing how we implement professional development opportunities within our schools and districts. Teachers are looking for professional learning that is meaningful and relevant to their…
Expect Practice Not Perfection
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Expect Practice Not Perfection

  It’s easy to picture perfection. In our mind’s eye everything can work without a hitch. Our plans are always perfect.   It’s fun to picture perfection.   In reality,…
People in Power
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People in Power

  Parents, teachers, administrators when facing a moment of potential conflict face a choice.   Their actions and words can be chosen by an effort to stay in power or…
Turning to Face Your Blank Page
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Turning to Face Your Blank Page

  The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher.   In that illustration, Vashti,…
I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one
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I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one

Last night, I was picking up my daughter from dance. While I waited, there were several high school students who worked on homework while they were in between classes. It…
Why do you #LoveTeaching?
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Why do you #LoveTeaching?

  To celebrate #LoveTeaching week, we asked our readers a simple question: Why do you #LoveTeaching? Below are some of the responses.   “I absolutely get a rush when I…
The Value of Art Viewing
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The Value of Art Viewing

  When students or even adults learn to view art, learn to discuss art, and learn to respond to art meaningfully and personally,   they have an opportunity to view:…
Reflections from Edcamp 2016
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Reflections from Edcamp 2016

  Yesterday, our school district hosted our 2nd annual Edcamp. The idea of replacing our traditional Professional Development day with an event based on teacher voice and choice actually sprang…
Focusing on Culture
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Focusing on Culture

  “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” -Peter Drucker   Many teachers focus a great deal of time and energy on lesson plans, classroom management, and other pieces of everyday minutiae.…