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Jamie MacPherson

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February 3, 2021 Black History is Our American History

When a country reflects on its history, it is typically taught through the perspective of the dominant demographic. Think about that for a…

January 22, 2021 Hills and Valleys: On Teaching Optimism

This past Wednesday, Amanda Gorman became the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration. The 22–year-old poet recited "

January 6, 2021 Tech Tools to Launch Your Virtual Teaching into 2021

There are so many online resources out there! Where do you begin? How do you know which ones are worth the time investment…

December 28, 2020 Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020

This has been a wild, unbelievable year. If you’re like me, you’re probably ready to put it all behind you. We’ve endured fires, murder hornets,…

December 16, 2020 Take 5: Learning to Let Go with Classic Holiday-ish Movies

It’s the time of year when the days seem to be getting shorter, the feel of winter is in the air, and the…

November 25, 2020 Find Your Five: Cultivating Gratitude During Difficult Times

I simply love Thanksgiving. The planning, the prepping, the cooking, the hosting, and most importantly -- the time spent with those that I…

October 28, 2020 Embrace the Moments: Creating Positive Experiences

Halloween is right around the corner. If you're fortunate enough to have any exposure to kids around this time of year, you can…

October 16, 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 reinforcement…