8
May
2017
Why Should I Learn This?
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/Do you dread the questions like “Why should I learn this?” or “When will I have to use this in real life?”... Read More
9
Mar
2017
5 Things Your Students Want You to Know (But Will Never Tell You)
Growing up is like growing old… it’s not for the faint of heart. Your body changes without your consent; no one seems... Read More
9
Feb
2017
Hamilton-Inspired Treatise on Teaching
It started on a road trip when my oldest daughter said, “just listen to this one song.” It culminated with my whole family going... Read More
26
Jan
2017
Authenticity Sells (In Girl Scout Cookies and in the Classroom)
I look for inspiration to support teachers everywhere, but I never thought I’d find it from a Mike Rowe video in my... Read More
5
Jan
2017
Let the Games Begin
The single biggest indication of learning is engagement. The more you can increase engagement, the more you can increase learning. So we... Read More
15
Dec
2016
Whose Dream Is This Anyway?
The tables have turned on us. When we grew up, there were clearly defined and long-held notions of what success looks like. We had... Read More
1
Dec
2016
Kindness Matters
Just about a year ago I took a trip with my daughter to India. It was life-changing in so many ways, but... Read More
10
Nov
2016
Inquiry-Based Instruction: The Abridged Version
It’s an exciting time to be in education. Never has there been such a push toward creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and... Read More