Artificial Hardships

Artificial Hardships

  Do you sometimes make things more difficult for yourself? Do you sometimes build walls between yourself and others? Do you sometimes invent obstacles that you need to overcome? Do…
Having a Critical Ear

Having a Critical Ear

  It’s important that right now we have a critical ear. We will need to take our cue from students. Their words and actions will dictate how they are actually…
Listen

Listen

In any interaction, we may not know what burden another person is carrying.We should try to understand where the other person is coming from.It is difficult because we can never…
Talking Data

Talking Data

  Rich and I were talking about engagement this week. He did a presentation in his district on engagement in math and I asked him about it. Basically, Rich said…
Great Listeners

Great Listeners

  One of the most important skills you can develop is to become a great listener. It’s not easy. We often listen with the intent to respond. But being a…