16
Oct
2020
Changing the Conversation: Praising Effort over Ability
Praise can be incredibly powerful. It’s that spark we see on our students’ faces when we offer a bit of useful positive... Read More
11
Mar
2020
It’s All About the Samples
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I recently spent a Saturday afternoon with my family at Costco. We make a Costco run every few months to stock up... Read More
4
Mar
2020
Just Grading
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“If you could, can you give my bonus points to whoever scores lowest?” So wrote an 11th-grader from Kentucky on his history... Read More
28
Feb
2020
5 Useful (and Fun) YouTube Channels for Your Classroom
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Our students live in a world of media. In fact, no other period in human history has ever afforded young minds such... 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
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
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