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Culture and Climate

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August 31, 2018 Blow Bubbles When Necessary

I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I'm a writer and a lover of words, I'm also a fan of simplicity and essence,…

August 7, 2018 We Start with Stars in Our Eyes: A Dear Evan Hansen Back-to-School Guide for Teachers

Let me start by saying, if you have the opportunity to see the Tony-award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, do it. Just do it. You can…

April 13, 2017 The Case for Inquiry

Consider this for a moment. In your classroom, who asks more questions, you or your students? Honestly. We may want an inquiry-based classroom where students…

March 9, 2017 5 Things Your Students Want You to Know (But Will Never Tell You)

Growing up is like growing old… it’s not for the faint of heart. Your body changes without your consent; no one seems to understand you;…

January 5, 2017 Let the Games Begin

The single biggest indication of learning is engagement. The more you can increase engagement, the more you can increase learning. So we must…

November 24, 2016 The Five Word Challenge

You devote hours of think time and work time toward creating a classroom culture that promotes critical thinking and creative problem-solving. You strive…

November 3, 2016 Be Less Helpful

It goes against everything in our teacher DNA, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your students is to be less helpful.…

October 27, 2016 Run Your Classroom Like a Business

My career has allowed me to have one foot in the business world and another foot in the education world, which can at times…