17
Feb
2020
Where the Wild Things Learn
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Humans are born curious and inquisitive. We’re also born into a world that is chaotic, unpredictable, and wild. Yet for some reason,... Read More
5
Feb
2020
Service with a Smile
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In my part of the world, there is a quaint restaurant that many people don’t know about. And, to be perfectly honest,... Read More
31
Jan
2020
The Value of Diverse Reading
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Earlier this week, the American Library Association awarded the Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature to New Kid by... Read More
20
Jan
2020
PBL and Differentiated Instruction
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There’s an old saying allegedly attributed to Albert Einstein, “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by it’s ability... Read More
13
Jan
2020
Why Professional Development Fails
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As a professional development provider, I obviously believe deeply in the virtues of PD. I think it’s nothing short of hypocritical to... Read More
8
Jan
2020
What They Don’t Tell You in Teacher School
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They don’t tell you that if you teach long enough—if you teach enough students and touch enough lives—then one day you’ll open... Read More
23
Dec
2019
The Learning Illusion
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I have vivid memories of attending math class during my freshmen year of high school. Not because the class was particularly interesting,... Read More
16
Dec
2019
The Proof is in The Fire
We hear a lot about the need for educators to be passionate. Teachers must bring passion to their lessons, be passionate about... Read More