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Past Practice
Past practice is a labor term that usually comes up when negotiations or contracts are involved. The term describes any longstanding, frequent practice that is accepted by both management…
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Raise Your Hand
When my son has something important to say, I don’t ask him to raise his hand and wait to be called on before I allow him to say it.…
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7 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom
We have talked before about the importance of making mistakes in the classroom. These seven mistakes, however, should be avoided by educators looking to make an impact in their…
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A Simple Tip: The Magic Scrap
As a teacher, it used to drive me crazy when students would not clean up after themselves. I would almost reach my boiling point when I would inevitably ask…
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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…
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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…
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5 Ways to Improve Classroom Culture
Taking time to establish a positive classroom culture is one of the most important things you can do at the start of the school year! Try these strategies for…
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Thank You Pixar
My family loves Pixar movies. Ever since seeing the original Toy Story, and reading Ed Catmull's book Creativity Inc., I have tried to learn about Pixar's process and apply the…
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Behavior Instruction
You would never make a student who struggles with reading clip down or lose a ticket if they didn’t read something correctly. It doesn’t make any sense. …
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Jason, Please Sit Down
In my second year as a fifth grade teacher, I had a student named Jason. I started the school year not knowing much about him. While I had reviewed…