5 Questions with… Amy Brennan

5 Questions with… Amy Brennan

Each week, the #G2Great community meets on Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 pm EST to discuss ways to improve literacy instruction and intervention in our schools. The group continues the discussion on…
What is Really At Stake Right Now?

What is Really At Stake Right Now?

Have you ever encountered a difficult conversation, and asked yourself: Every day, we speak with various stakeholders in the educational process who have different wants and needs. On any given…
5 Questions with… Rosa Isiah

5 Questions with… Rosa Isiah

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate in #leadupchat with guest host Rosa Isiah. Rosa led a spirited discussion on school culture and how we can improve culture. While…
Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss

Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss

When I select artworks to discuss with my students, I basically consider four things: interest, background knowledge, skills & concepts and opportunity. Although these four things usually work together, I…
Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time

Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time

The conference hall was nearly empty, a quiet calm enveloping the large room. Earlier than I normally wake up on a Saturday morning, I arrived at NJPAECET2, and was led…