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You Don’t Have To Like Art
I’m an art teacher. but I tell my students this all the time, “You don’t have to like art. I get it. Art’s not everyone's thing.” When…
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A Simple Act of Kindness
A simple act of kindness. Every day for the next seventeen days. And every day after that. Don't stop. Just live a kind, caring life And if we all…
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Conversation Culture
If you recorded every conversation in your school, what would it sound like? Would it be small talk? Complaining? About the kids? About the curriculum? About the professional…
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10 Things I Wish Every Teacher Knew
I shared this list last year, but I think it is just as important today! Be sure to click on the links for more information about each! The culture of the…
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The Persistence of Traditionalism
Always calling. Always trying to hold you back even though you may be interested in other forms of education. It hasn't been good in a long time, but…
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Question Everything
What if you questioned everything that you did in your classroom? Or in your school? What if you asked, “Why do I or do we do this?” regarding every…
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Staff Meeting Syndrome
I believe that some educators are suffering from Staff Meeting Syndrome. Defined, SMS is a reluctance to actively and meaningfully participate in professional learning opportunities due to being subjected…
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Why do your students need you?
What is it, about you, that your students need? Can you answer this question? Can they answer this question? For your classroom to flourish, you and your…
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Facing Resistance
The most dangerous words in the English language: This is how we've always done it. How do you combat those who are resistant to change? Be sure that…