Forest First

Forest First

  We often have the problem in education of not being able to see the forest for the trees.  We often focus on very minute details and forget our larger…
A Different Metric?

A Different Metric?

  As I worked on next year's schedule, I came to a painful realization. We often mark education in allotments of time. 40 minute periods. 80 minute blocks. 180 day…
Taking a Break

Taking a Break

  It’s been a long two and a half years. I feel like I’ve been put through the ringer. It’s time to take a break. A physical break. A mental…
Soulshine

Soulshine

  In many school districts, this week marks the last week of school. For my school, today marks the last day of the school year.  While many students and teachers…
EOY Checklist

EOY Checklist

  We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school year. There are only a few things that matter though.…
Showing Up Matters

Showing Up Matters

  Showing up every day matters. While it may seem like you are struggling to make a difference, you are. You might not see it, but it’s there. So, keep…
What and How

What and How

  There certainly is a gap between what and how. It can be easy to identify the solution but an entirely different beast to implement it. Spend just as much…
Like Flash

Like Flash

  Flash Slothmore is a sloth who works at the Department of Mammal Vehicles in the movie Zootopia. One of the highlights of the movie is when another character is…
Forward

Forward

  Inspired today by Tom Morello who was first inspired by the Clash!   Four questions to ask yourself each day: Are you taking over? Or are you taking orders?…