Road Trip
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Road Trip

  I’ve hit the road this week with my oldest daughter to visit college campuses. 4 days. 4 schools. 2 hotel rooms. 1 minor league baseball game thrown in for…
?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now
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?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

  You may have realized that education needs to look different for our students, especially right now! Ask students these questions to drive meaningful learning.   Rich  
Other People’s Songs
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Other People’s Songs

  I was recently listening to a podcast with James Hetfield, the lead singer from Metallica. When asked about how the band has remained true to their voice, James shared…
Can’t Make a Choice
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Can’t Make a Choice

  I run a nearly 100% choice art room. Kids get to choose things like what they work on, where they sit, what materials to use, the size of their…
Ending with Choice
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Ending with Choice

  This is the second year that I have run a 100% choice art room. One of the unforeseen benefits has been it’s created a much better end to my…
Lunch Today
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Lunch Today

  When the world is trying to tell you something, you need to listen.    I was talking to our second grade students in the cafeteria about their behavior.  I…
The Student Experience
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The Student Experience

  What is your students’ experience like?   What’s it like? Do they like your class? Love your class? Do they talk? Do they work with friends? Is it a…
5 Ways to Ring in the New Year!
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5 Ways to Ring in the New Year!

  Happy New Year! 2018 is the perfect time to make some radical improvements in your classroom. Start off your return to the classroom by implementing some of these changes.…