management – 4 O'Clock Faculty

November 18, 2021November 17, 2021rczyz

Several years ago, I remember hearing a lot of discussion about school principals in the role of “instructional leaders.”…

November 17, 2021November 15, 2021rczyz

I visited a class last week that because of quarantine protocols had a combination of students working in person…

September 30, 2021rczyz

Teaching fractions invariably involves talking about food. It’s the most relatable way to teach kids about a part of…

September 29, 2021rczyz

Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those…

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021rczyz

It’s going to happen. You know it will. And there’s only one question you need to ask of yourself…

February 18, 2021February 14, 2021rczyz

Why does every day feel like I’m wrestling an octopus? At some point, I feel like I’ve gotten a…

April 6, 2015June 30, 2016rczyz3 Comments

Today marks the 35th birthday of the Post It Note, which was born on April 6, 1980. In celebration, we…

January 29, 2015February 26, 2016rczyz6 Comments

Using lessons from Pixar to help improve your classroom and motivate your students For the past few years, it…