Best Effort Block
After an inconsistent experience last school year, I’m seeing many students struggle to adjust to life back in the…
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The Parent as Employer
“I pay your salary.” I hope that you’ve never heard it from a parent. Unfortunately, I have. It’s usually…
The Perils of Trying Something Different
You come up with an idea, brilliant or otherwise. (Maybe not so brilliant!) Or maybe it’s not even your…
T’naci Monsters
The monster may be hiding under your bed. Or in your closet. It may have secretly taken up residence…
Matilda’s Strong Young Mind
“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent…
Welcome to Complexity
Teaching fractions invariably involves talking about food. It’s the most relatable way to teach kids about a part of…
Managing People
Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those…
5 Takeaways from PRINCIPALed
I’m learning a lot from PRINCIPALed: The Educator’s Survival Guide. Check out several takeaways from this awesome book for…
20 Words. Something Different.
Words matter. A sentence or two can make a difference. 20 words can change your perspective. Words can spark ideas, thoughts, debate,…
Fill in the Blanks
Take a look at what’s missing… from your classroom… from your instruction… from your learning. Figure out what’s missing.…