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15 = 27 and 40 = 8
As an educator, I’ve recognized that we have a strange relationship with time. In my time in the classroom as a teacher, and now as an administrator, I’ve learned…
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Autonomy is Easy
Autonomy is easy. Sometimes, we put too much emphasis on hard and fast rules. Too tight a grip actually makes things more difficult. Cede control. Give up your role…
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That Makes You an Author
This week, we recognize Read Across America week in schools with a variety of activities related to reading; mystery readers, reading trains, extra read-alouds, and a celebration of many…
Sick Days
We've all been there. You wake up with a splitting headache. Or your stomach grumbles. You take your temperature and realize that you shouldn't be present with your students.…
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Shut It Off
We hear a great deal about the importance of work-life balance. There was a time when it was easy to shut off your computer at the end of the…
International PD Day!
February 5th is World Nutella Day, and yesterday, February 6th, we celebrated National Frozen Yogurt Day. On February 8th, we will honor those brave enough to get out their…
Bite Size Chunks of PD
Last week, I had the chance to present a session on professional development at the Techspo Conference in New Jersey. At the beginning of the session, I shared a…
PD LIFT Presentation @ Techspo
Thank you for joining us for our PD LIFT Presentation! Please find the presentation materials below: Techspo-PD LIFT SlidesDownload
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It Might Not Work
It might not work. I’ve said it myself. I’ve heard it from others. It might not work. It’s an act of retreat. It’s easier than attempting. It…