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Blessing in Disguise
Everything is a blessing in disguise. Sometimes we don't realize it. Change can come at the most inopportune times. We need to approach Change and recognize the opportunity that…
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Small Context Changes
Ever notice that when you make a slight change in context, your classroom seems to run more efficiently? Case in point. Yesterday’s writing session was a disaster, with many…
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4 Questions (for the Future of Education)
What are we "preparing" kids for? Ask any teacher what they are preparing students for and you will get a variety of answers. "I'm preparing them for middle school."…
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Amidst Chaos
As educators, we are normally creatures of habit. We normally look for consistency, order, organization, and structure. However, it’s not at all what we been faced with for the…
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The Perfect Space
For some educators, our schools serve as the perfect space. For many, they don’t. For some students, our schools serve as the perfect space. For many, they don’t.…
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Still Undefeated
It’s much easier to resist change. To work around it. To wait it out. To simply ignore and hope it goes away. Being a part of the change...…
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Push (Through)
I've heard educators talk about how our students aren't willing to push through when things get difficult. And yet, I've seen some of these same educators bristle as soon…
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Like Skywalker
My children and I finally had the chance to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi over our holiday break. My hope is that those of you who are engaged…