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T’naci Monsters
The monster may be hiding under your bed. Or in your closet. It may have secretly taken up residence in your head. And not just any monster, it’s the…
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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, questions, and conversations. Let us know what you think at #4OCF. …
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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. And fill in the blanks. Rich
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Defining Success AND Failure
Inspired by Nobody Knows What They’re Doing. Start the year by thinking about what a successful year looks like. You can ask a simple question: what will success…
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A Crossroads
I feel like the educational system is overwhelmed. I’ve noticed shortages in several areas that greatly impact schools. Multiple districts have had trouble getting bus drivers, which leads to…
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Common Wisdom
Don’t simply rely on common wisdom within the classroom. Much of it may be based upon antiquated assumptions, half-truths, or misleading narratives. Think differently. Avoid the outdated. Learn…
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Change the Default
One of the first things I do when using a new program is review the default settings. The default is designed based on user preferences during beta testing. The…
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Shiny Happy People
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators. More important than the team building…