2
Dec
2020
The Market and the Mission: Teaching with Purpose
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/Before the pandemic, I would pay $5.25 for a coffee; I would sit by the window to watch the people pass and... Read More
26
Oct
2020
A More Perfect Union: Teaching SEL During the Election
Hey, did you know 2020 is an election year? Sorry, bad joke. By now you’re probably sick of hearing about it. News... Read More
3
Aug
2020
How Can I Help Them? Tips for Supporting Teachers
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy... Read More
19
Jun
2020
The Art of STEM
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Some time ago, I was scrolling through social media when I came upon an interesting picture. A group of teenagers were all... Read More
17
Jun
2020
Fun Facts and What They Mean for Teaching
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Five Fascinating Facts Plants can learn. Rats addicted to junk food will starve themselves rather than eat healthy. Some people see impossible... Read More
12
Jun
2020
Remember the Ocean
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Given all the commotion of the past week, I’ll bet you didn’t realize Monday was World Oceans Day. Officially recognized by the... Read More
8
Jun
2020
5 Books about Race Your Students Should Know
I believe in the power of stories. Stories can unite us, inspire us, and help us grow. I’m sure we’ve all seen... Read More
29
May
2020
When School Starts Again
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Right now, all eyes are on the fall. None of us know what school will look like when it starts up again.... Read More