A Pair of Socks
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A Pair of Socks

  If every day is a gift, you have to figure out what type of gift it will be. Most days are going to be equivalent to receiving a pair…
Promotions, Demotions, and Opportunities
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Promotions, Demotions, and Opportunities

  I once held a central office director position in which I oversaw curriculum and instruction for the entire district. I decided to leave that position because I honestly missed…
Opportunities for Next Year
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Opportunities for Next Year

  As you finish the year, you'll want to ask this one question: Did I help every student to reach his or her potential?   If the answer is NO,…
A Missed Opportunity
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A Missed Opportunity

  Tied 63-63.  9.8 seconds on the clock.   Both teams had played through an incredibly hard fought game.  Back to back three pointers had gotten the home team to…
Something Else More Beautiful
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Something Else More Beautiful

  We usually look for huge victories which are resounding in their immediate impact.    Sometimes, a momentary shift does not seem like this type of victory.  It can be…
Chaos = Opportunity
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Chaos = Opportunity

  Sometimes, chaos equals opportunity. The next time that you are faced with chaos, find the opportunity to make change, to move forward, to find the silver lining.  Where there…
Make a Splash
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Make a Splash

  This week, many educators and students will return from spring break. If you are an educator, take advantage of this opportunity. Create something meaningful for your students. Make a…
Turning to Face Your Blank Page
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Turning to Face Your Blank Page

  The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher.   In that illustration, Vashti,…
Creating Opportunity for Students
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Creating Opportunity for Students

I was recently listening to an audio version of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. I have read the book before but wanted to revisit the ideas. Gladwell speaks about several different…