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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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Only A Child?
Our schools should not only be about students learning, but more importantly, students learning to make an impact. We, as adults, might underestimate children. We might not think…
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How Many Gas Stations are in the U.S.?
Inspired by Seth today. How many gas stations are there in the U. S.? Seth Godin recently revealed this to be his lone question when interviewing potential job…
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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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A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There are three things that impact your impact. Words. Choose them…
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Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it's not even criticism. It's simply noise surrounding the step forward. Whispers from the crowd asking…
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Using Debate in the Classroom
As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech, oration, and debate. It started with a speech class I…
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A Message to Parents
What we do for each student each day cannot be understated. It is important to convey our responsibility as educators to parents. With this in mind, I shared the…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use this visual to find specific strategies which can help you…
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Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard work and process. Take the case of the song Hallelujah.…