A Brief List of Things You Can’t Control
This past weekend, I was scheduled for a book signing of ROGUE Leader at my local bookstore. After promoting the appearance, I was sad to see that the forecast…
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Where We Are, Jan. 2022 Edition
I find myself asking a simple question often these days. Where are we? Here is where we actually are in January, 2022. Trying to find subs for subs who called…
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Not This Year
It’s only natural to reflect as the calendar changes from one year to the next. It’s a strange time in schools, as there are still six months left, and…
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WWYSIIYDH?
Several years ago, I remember hearing a lot of discussion about school principals in the role of “instructional leaders.” The discussion centered around the fact that the role had…
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The Toll, Part 2
Today is a day off. It is necessary and well-deserved. I’m not sure that anyone truly understands the toll that this is taking. When I wrote this last year,…
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Welcome to Complexity
Teaching fractions invariably involves talking about food. It’s the most relatable way to teach kids about a part of a whole. Three-fourths is a baseline fraction and a pretty…
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A New Perspective
I’m so glad to be able to move forward now. There has been enough talk about what the last year plus has meant for all of us. Finally done,…
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Modern Convenience
I’ve been reading several books about the impact that smart phones have had on our lives (Digital Minimalism and Make Time). It’s been interesting to read about how devices…
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Flexible to Inflexible and Back
A few years ago, there was a great shift toward flexible seating within classrooms. The idea was to give students ownership and control over where and how they best…