6
Apr
2020
5 Home Activities for Remote Learning
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It’s been almost a month since many of us began to shelter in place and odds are your “To-Do” list is running... Read More
3
Apr
2020
Great Lessons to Teach about the Great Lakes
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We all get it. Everyone has been thrust into the wide open west of online teaching and learning—all of us. You’ve been... Read More
1
Apr
2020
What Our Children Need Now
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March 16th marked a big day in our household. Our twin boys turned 10. Double-digits. Through the eyes of a child –... Read More
25
Mar
2020
Be the Ocean
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You and I can do nothing to stop the spread of the coronavirus. That’s precisely our task — to do nothing. To... Read More
23
Mar
2020
PBL and Remote Learning
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I think we all know the world of education just changed dramatically. Due to the spread of COVID-19, schools across the nation... Read More
20
Mar
2020
Keeping Students Connected in a Time of Quarantine
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It’s been over a week since the country withdrew into a self-imposed quarantine. As we all settle into our new routines, we’re... Read More
18
Mar
2020
Learning from the New Normal
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In a matter of a few days, the whole world we knew hit “pause”. And for good reason. As we stand up... Read More
16
Mar
2020
The Power of Inquiry
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Educators often ask for advice on student engagement. It’s a sort of “catch-all” phrase that really means, “How can I get my... Read More