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Indifference
As soon as I opened the fortune cookie, I knew that I needed to share. A different world cannot be built by indifferent people. It is incumbent upon…
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Discomfort, Confusion, & Uncertainty
Discomfort, confusion and uncertainty are all part of creating, of changing, of doing work that matters. When doing work that matters, you have to be patient and trust…
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Changing Lightbulbs
There are a lot of things to consider when changing a lightbulb in a school. What kind of lightbulb is it? Is it energy efficient? Is it safe…
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Fan Letter to Seth Godin
In the book, Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, Austin Kleon recommends writing public fan letters. I like this idea So I’m writing one (or many). I…
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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…