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Oct
2018
3 Common Math Practices that Need to Die (And What You Can Replace Them With)
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/Our education system is full of instructional dinosaurs, activities that we do simply because they’ve always been done, for decades, and we... Read More
26
Sep
2018
Thinking Killed the Knowing Star
The world doesn’t care how much you know. It only cares about what you can DO with what you know, how you... Read More
31
Aug
2018
Blow Bubbles When Necessary
I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I’m a writer and a lover of words, I’m also a fan of... Read More
7
Aug
2018
We Start with Stars in Our Eyes: A Dear Evan Hansen Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
Let me start by saying, if you have the opportunity to see the Tony-award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, do it. Just do... Read More
2
Feb
2018
You Are What You Teach (And You Teach What You Are)
Almost every teacher enters education with an idealistic mindset. We want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.... Read More
17
Nov
2017
In Defense of Worksheets
Yes, you read the title right. I’ve spent my career berating worksheets in blogs and tweets, pleading with teachers to move away... Read More
1
Nov
2017
Room to Make a Big Mistake
As teachers, we’re programmed to strive for success. We want our students to take in our lessons, internalize them, and demonstrate their... Read More
3
Oct
2017
The One Asking the Questions…
Consider this for a moment. In your classroom, who asks more questions, you or your students? Honestly. We may want an inquiry-based... Read More