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Grade Level Testing
When a student is reading below grade level we let them read books that are below grade level. However, when we test them we often give them…
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Winning and Losing
We often look at situations from a lens of winning versus losing. Negotiation experts often teach a win-win strategy instead of win-lose interactions, or even worse, lose-lose situations. …
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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 by any number of podcasts outside the education realm as…
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Fan Letter to Tanner Christensen
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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The Five Yard Line
Inspired by Seth today. There are occasions when you get the ball on the five yard line. A gift. A lucky bounce or mistake by your opponent. Something…
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Educators Need Heroes Too!
Growing up, it’s normal to have heroes. Somehow, as we get older it becomes less and less normal. But I believe having heroes, recognizing those who inspire you, is…
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5 Education Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
If you are anything like me, you may be addicted to podcasts. There are so many great education podcasts with wonderful ideas and inspiration. Give these podcasts a listen…
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Find Your Voice
I always felt like had something to say, something worth sharing. But I never knew what it was. It took me about 10 years into my teaching…
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Hill or Mountain?
At some point along your path you will encounter an obstacle. In many cases, it will not be a mountain that needs to be conquered, but rather a hill…
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Trip to the Movies
Yesterday, my wife and I took or kids and two of their friends to see the movie, The Greatest Showman. I always say that the arts foster joy and…