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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

23 Sep 2020

Two of a Kind

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The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has made me think of Dennis the Menace. There are, famously, two menacing Dennises. Both of...

Just Keep Watering

16 Sep 2020

Just Keep Watering

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TagsBlue Apple, classroom management, critical thinking, inspiration, perseverance, professional development, Ryan Duncan, strategies, student engagement, teaching profession, VAEI

I’ve always loved flowers. When I lived in Virginia, I would often stop and smell the roses growing near my apartment complex....

long-term teaching

14 Sep 2020

Weekly Graders Rarely Make History

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Tagsauthenticity, Blue Apple, classroom culture, curiosity, Growth Mindset, inspiration, relevance, teaching profession, Terra Tarango, VAEI

When I was a freshman in high school, my afternoons consisted of two classes: Mathematics and History. Both classes were taught by...

The Big A

11 Sep 2020

The Big A

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My father is one of the most hard-working people I know. Growing up, I watched him tackle every conceivable challenge. He’s repaired...

Open the Right Door

9 Sep 2020

Open the Right Door

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TagsBen Talsma, Blue Apple, classroom management, connection, STEM, strategies, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession, VAEI

Amidst the current spate of trapped birds, a woodpecker flew into our garage. We opened the garage door and created an incredibly...

Never Stop Learning

2 Sep 2020

Never Stop Learning – A Lesson from Bessie Coleman

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Not long ago, a helpful stranger sent me a video from the National Aviation Hall of Fame. It told the story of...

Helping the Homeschooling Parent

26 Aug 2020

Helping the Homeschooling Parent

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Tagsauthenticity, Blue Apple, classroom management, critical thinking, Ryan Duncan, strategies, stress, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession, VAEI

The other week I was visiting with my sister when she casually mentioned that she was going to try homeschooling this year....

You’re Not Alone

24 Aug 2020

You’re Not Alone

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Tags21st century skills, authenticity, Blue Apple, classroom management, connection, culture and climate, strategies, teaching profession, Terra Tarango, VAEI

There are very few professions where 90% of what you do is not seen by the person who hired you. However, that...

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