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Classroom, Leadership, School CultureJuly 21, 2018July 21, 2018

#MyWhy

Why do we do this work? Many would say for the kids and that is a great answer, but many kids will go through school just fine. They are elasticContinue reading#MyWhy

Classroom, Leadership, School CultureDecember 29, 2017June 30, 2018

How are you making students feel?

As an attempt to change up how I am blogging and am starting to record videos on my thoughts. I usually have plenty of time to record a 4-5 minuteContinue readingHow are you making students feel?

Classroom, InstructionNovember 5, 2013June 30, 2018

There is no more important skill than reading!

So I was reading this morning and came across this article. Literacy is important for all students. It opens doors for children and it opens them wide. We are teachersContinue readingThere is no more important skill than reading!

Classroom, InstructionNovember 5, 2013June 30, 2018

Starting Proficiency in the Classroom

Ten years in the classroom is now approaching. Last year I got adventurous with my professional goals and decided to link using Facebook as one of my goals. At first,Continue readingStarting Proficiency in the Classroom

Classroom, InstructionAugust 27, 2013June 30, 2018

Creating Rubrics: Tools & Guidelines

Some teachers say they use rubrics for everything and they do. Some of those rubrics that I have seen that they use are horrible and just thrown together without takingContinue readingCreating Rubrics: Tools & Guidelines

Classroom, Instruction, TechnologyAugust 2, 2013June 30, 2018

The Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher

Self-Paced Professional Development Here are some options for self-paced, learn-when-you-can professional development. Your district will not hand you these options, but I encourage you to seek them out. iTunesU iTunesUContinue readingThe Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher

Classroom, InstructionFebruary 17, 2013June 30, 2018

Failure is NOT an option! Or is it?

We put a great deal of emphasis on that our schools are failing and that our kids are not learning in schools today. It is true, the American education systemContinue readingFailure is NOT an option! Or is it?

Classroom, Leadership, School CultureFebruary 17, 2013June 30, 2018

The Myth of the Super Teacher

The Myth of the Super Teacher on Vimeo Roxanna Elden is a great speaker. The message that she sends forth in this video is stellar. I have not read herContinue readingThe Myth of the Super Teacher

Classroom, LeadershipAugust 20, 2012June 30, 2018

Working Together Is The Only Way!

Here I am going to criticize as constructively as I can two perspectives of education, teachers, and parents. I have linked to both recent articles that both made me getContinue readingWorking Together Is The Only Way!

Classroom, Instruction, LeadershipJune 12, 2012June 30, 2018

What do you teach in school?

When I attend conferences, I often find myself asking the question of other educators “What do you teach?” Now when I ask this question I am never really looking forContinue readingWhat do you teach in school?