High Noon

High Noon

  We've all seen it play out on the silver screen as if it were an epic western at high noon. The stern teacher fighting for control of the classroom.…
The Power of a Spoon

The Power of a Spoon

  Is that a spoon?! Trevor shared the below picture and said: "You'll understand once you listen."   Trevor then shared a link to an episode of the Knowledge Project…
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.…
Day 9 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 9 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Building Better Relationships with Families! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make…
Day 5 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 5 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Building Better Relationships with Colleagues! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make…
Enemy of the School

Enemy of the School

  I’ve been working in public education for nearly twenty years. I spent several years in the classroom as a fifth grade and basic skills teacher. I’ve worked with teachers…
Attendance

Attendance

  It used to be a mark in a physical grade book. Now it could be a checkbox on a computer screen. Or a capital A for absent. It is…
Managing People

Managing People

  Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those you are managing and understand what it is that makes…
Disguises & Superpowers

Disguises & Superpowers

  One of the best (and worst) features of streaming services is the ability to binge watch old TV series. My children have been addicted to the 90’s series Lois &…