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In Cahoots
In cahoots. The shadiness. The corruption. The backroom whispers. We’ve heard about all of the negative connotations of the word cahoots. Maybe we are wrong though. Being in…
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Collaborate, Plan, and Create
This past week our district had two professional development days. No students, only staff. The first day featured several programs and offerings hosted by our district. The second day…
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Load Management for Teachers
As an NBA fan, I’ve found it interesting to see how the use of data analytics has impacted the schedule and game/load management. (Load management is an offshoot of modern…
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Adding Value
How do you add value to your team? It’s by noticing the small details that others don’t. It’s by putting forth the extra effort that others won’t. It’s questioning…
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The Bucket Brigade
I’ve written recently about an administrator’s role as the Chief Firefighter. I do find myself constantly putting out fires. What I failed to mention, however, was the role of…
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Teaching as Competition
Teaching is not intended to be a competition. I’ve worked with educators who have treated it as such. Lesson plans and project ideas are treated as secrets of the…
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20 Words. A Math Lesson.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. Rich
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Sounding Boards & Accomplices
Who is your sounding board? Who is the person who challenges you to be better? Who is the person that makes you ask why not? Over the years, I’ve…
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Pass the Mic
There has recently been much discussion on Twitter about edurockstars. I’ve always struggled with this term. After all, as educators, we go to work to do a job each…
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#4OCF Summer Camp Day 13
Welcome to Day 13 of #4OCFSummerCamp! On our final day, Tony Cattani shares how peer observations, superpowers, and the collegiality cafe has changed the culture of professional learning in…