7
Oct
2020
On Newness and Normalcy: Creating Structure for Your Students
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/Normal. These days, “normal” feels nostalgic — a reminder that the world wasn’t always apocalyptically strange. We long for the way things... Read More
5
Aug
2020
Cooperation in the Classroom
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – Old Proverb I have a... 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
27
May
2020
Giving Them a Graduation
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Recently, I was talking with my sister when she happened to mention my nephew’s graduation. My little nephew had just finished kindergarten,... Read More