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Reflect. Reinvent. Improve.
Walt Disney once described his theme park by saying, "I want something live. Something that will grow. Not only can I add things, but even the trees will keep growing.…
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What would 3rd grade me think?
I was recently listening to a podcast by author Jon Acuff, who has written a few books about his career changes and his desire to be a writer (Quitter, Start,…
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5 Questions with… Naomi Hartl
One of the best lessons that we can teach a student is to encourage them to live an active, healthy lifestyle. There is a great group of educators at #PhysEd…
Trevor Bryan’s Creative Complexity Scale
“There is a vast difference between being able to draw Donald Duck and creating Donald Duck.” For many educators, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge have been instrumental in…
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5 Questions with… Ron Berger
I am always on the lookout for resources that I can share with teachers. At a conference a few years ago, the presenter shared a video called Austin's Butterfly, which…
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Happy Birthday Post It! 35 Ideas for the Classroom
Today marks the 35th birthday of the Post It Note, which was born on April 6, 1980. In celebration, we share 35 ways we have seen the Post It used…
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5 Questions with… Paul Solarz
I first read the Teach Like a Pirate book by Dave Burgess last year. It helped to change my outlook on inspiring students. Since then, I have become a frequent…
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It’s the Little Things…
“It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” John Wooden, UCLA Basketball Coach, Winner of 10 NCAA National Championships As I watched the Sweet…