22
Jun
2020
Take 5! Remembering to Rest and Recover
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/“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey I am not very good at resting.... 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
5
Jun
2020
Now More Than Ever
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I love math because it is plainly and objectively true, and the plain truth is beautiful. I love science and social studies... Read More
1
Jun
2020
Teachers, Don’t Shrink from Controversy
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I grew up in a fairly quiet, conservative neighborhood. It was the kind of place where you didn’t really talk about controversial... 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