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It’s Not OK to Yell at the Principal
I’ve been an educator for twenty years. I’ve served in roles as a teacher, as an instructional coach, as an administrator in charge of curriculum, and now as a…
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TLDR: Communication Tips
Last week, I shared a post on how our communication to families needs to be respectful and kind. Today, I'd like to share some specific tips that I learned…
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Too Long, Didn’t Read
I recently listened to the LinkedUp podcast titled The Science of Writing for Busy People featuring Todd Rogers as the guest. As a behavioral scientist and professor from Harvard,…
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Art is Communication (Dewey Post #3)
"Art is the most effective mode of communication that exists." - John Dewey I might argue that art, or more exactly, the arts, are the only forms of communication…
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Students Who Love to Talk!
Do you have that student who loves to talk? It doesn’t matter when or where, but it constantly seems like the student has something to share. It may or…
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Engaging ALL Families
One of the most important tasks you will take on this year will be engaging ALL families. You’ll need to make sure that you connect with everyone, and provide…
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Thanks Again for Sharing
No need to say thank you. No need to apologize. No need to give it any more thought. No need to point it out again. Unless of course, you…
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March Madness, Semifinal #1
For the next two weeks, Four O'Clock Faculty will be taken over by March Madness, Secret Sauce style! Eight strategies from The Secret Sauce: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching…
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March Madness Round 1
For the next two weeks, Four O'Clock Faculty will be taken over by March Madness, Secret Sauce style! Eight strategies from The Secret Sauce: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching…
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Varying Sighs
I feel like I’ve recently become an expert in deciphering sighs. I’ve seen a lot of them lately. Varying sighs can have many different meanings. There’s the sigh of…