Chasing Fireflies
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Chasing Fireflies

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Rich goes first this week with…
Moments
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Moments

#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Rich goes first this week with some…
Believe.
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Believe.

  This is the door to my office. It's an important message that I want all students (and colleagues!) who are visiting to know just how much I believe in…
The Boredom Standard
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The Boredom Standard

  If you are in education, you know the education landscape has gotten a bit crazy as of late. The demands, the pace, the content, and the assessments have all…
Chasing Liptak
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Chasing Liptak

  Ms. Liptak was one of my favorite teachers. She taught Freshman English, and she was more unique than any other teacher I had met to that point in my…
Take A Number
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Take A Number

The lunch meat counter used to be simple. Step up, take a number, and wait your turn. All you have to do is remember to return to pick it up…
Your Best
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Your Best

  Your best readers read a lot. Your best athletes engage with sports a lot. Your best artists draw a lot. Your best singers sing a lot. Your best dancers…
Permission or Forgiveness?
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Permission or Forgiveness?

  There are times when I feel extremely frustrated with the lack of change in our educational system. Change comes at a snail’s pace. Many drag their feet. Some flat…
Opportunities for Next Year
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Opportunities for Next Year

  As you finish the year, you'll want to ask this one question: Did I help every student to reach his or her potential?   If the answer is NO,…