22
Jan
2020
Picture Books that Inspire Change
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As an elementary teacher, I have a great love for picture books. And as is the case for many early elementary teachers,... Read More
20
Jan
2020
PBL and Differentiated Instruction
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There’s an old saying allegedly attributed to Albert Einstein, “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by it’s ability... Read More
17
Jan
2020
And the Oscar Goes To…
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I’m a bit of a film buff, so I was eager to learn the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards when they... Read More
15
Jan
2020
Making the Most of Your Time
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I am pretty convinced teachers are magicians. Somehow, teachers have this amazing ability to squeeze 80+ hours of work into a 40... Read More
13
Jan
2020
Why Professional Development Fails
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As a professional development provider, I obviously believe deeply in the virtues of PD. I think it’s nothing short of hypocritical to... Read More
10
Jan
2020
Civic Engagement in the Classroom
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It would be inaccurate to say we live in an increasingly polarized culture. It’s more like we exist in a Thunderdome of... Read More
8
Jan
2020
What They Don’t Tell You in Teacher School
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They don’t tell you that if you teach long enough—if you teach enough students and touch enough lives—then one day you’ll open... Read More
6
Jan
2020
5 Teaching Goals for 2020
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I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for 2020. A new year means new possibilities. Fresh potential is in the air... Read More