Facing Resistance
The most dangerous words in the English language: This is how we’ve always done it. How do you…
Tag: Motivation
Educational Experts
Often, professional development is geared towards helping everyone to learn everything equally. But what if every teacher over…
Something Finally Clicked
It can be beautiful when something finally clicks. I have spent the last 12 weeks coaching my daughter’s basketball…
Original Voices
Seek out the original voices. The disruptors. The resistors. Find those who buck the system. The status quo…
Grade Level Testing
When a student is reading below grade level we let them read books that are below grade level.…
Winning and Losing
We often look at situations from a lens of winning versus losing. Negotiation experts often teach a win-win…
5 Non Education Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Last week, we shared five education podcasts you should be listening to. As a podcast junkie, I am inspired…
Fan Letter to Tanner Christensen
In the book, Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, Austin Kleon recommends writing public fan letters. I like…
The Five Yard Line
Inspired by Seth today. There are occasions when you get the ball on the five yard line. A…
Educators Need Heroes Too!
Growing up, it’s normal to have heroes. Somehow, as we get older it becomes less and less normal. But…