5 Terms or Phrases to Introduce to Students
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5 Terms or Phrases to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Res Non Verba This latin phrase literally means “deeds, not…
10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew
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10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew

  I was recently asked what 10 things I wish teachers knew by a friend looking to share the answer with undergrad teaching candidates. So, here is my list: The…
Knowing is Half the Battle
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Knowing is Half the Battle

  This week I was working on our Letters to Santa with my children. It made me reminisce about some of the popular toys of my youth. My favorite toy…
A Simple Equation
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A Simple Equation

  You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today?   It really is a simple equation. There are three things that impact your impact. Words. Choose them…
Navigating Through Learning
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Navigating Through Learning

  Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use this visual to find specific strategies which can help you…
Expectations for Each Other
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Expectations for Each Other

  Yesterday, I attended EdcampExit8A in New Jersey and had the opportunity to participate in a very important discussion on school climate. The conversation focused on the importance of establishing…
Plussing
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Plussing

  Way back in 1956, Walt Disney gave an interview in which he talked about plussing his theme park, Disneyland. The idea was to constantly tinker to improve and grow…
5 Questions with… Aaron Hogan
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5 Questions with… Aaron Hogan

This summer, I was lucky enough to touch base with Aaron Hogan during a Twitter chat. Aaron's blog, Leading, Learning, Questioning has become one of my go to sites for quality discussion…