Telling a Good Story

Telling a Good Story

  Whether you are selling a product, or an idea, selling a restaurant or a concept, or selling an experience or some combination of these things, chances are your ability…
7 Disney Principles to Use in the Classroom

7 Disney Principles to Use in the Classroom

  How does Disney excel at meeting customer needs? Leadership remembers that customers rule, and design leadership and management strategies to deliver exceptional customer service. Use these 7 principles to…
What is Arts Education for?

What is Arts Education for?

  If we are asking the questions, what is arts education for? Why do we have it? And perhaps more importantly, why do we need it? Canned, highly predictable projects,…
Effective Communication: Moving Beyond Writing

Effective Communication: Moving Beyond Writing

  Writing, for decades, has been our primary means of communication. However, as digital platforms become more readily available and easier to use, the ways that students can effectively present…
I’m Sorry.

I’m Sorry.

  Sometimes the simplest answer is I’m Sorry. When we try to avoid saying these two words and instead dance around them, we may negate the authenticity in our apology.…
5 Terms to Introduce to Students

5 Terms to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Rich (@RACzyz)
The Conversation Conundrum

The Conversation Conundrum

  As educators, we are not having enough meaningful conversations. We are not talking to our colleagues enough. We are not having enough meaningful conversations with students. We are not…
Standards We Should Be Focusing On

Standards We Should Be Focusing On

  I recently had to look up a specific language arts standard for a specific grade level.  While I was navigating the website, I had to search my way through…
Build Your Truth

Build Your Truth

  Inspired by Seth today.   Every school community has a truth.  Sometimes the truth is out in the open. (This is who we are.) Sometimes the truth is hidden…