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Sep
2021
The “Secrets” to Student Engagement
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/“What’s your favorite animal?” My nephews stood around me in circle, looking up expectantly like a brood of hungry ducklings. It was... Read More
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Sep
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Modeling a Growth Mindset
I firmly believe that teaching is a selfless profession. Almost every teacher I’ve known chose the path of education because they wanted... Read More
18
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It’s All Fun and Games: Building Student Engagement
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16
Aug
2021
Flexible Minds Need Flexible Lessons
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9
Aug
2021
Curiosity and the Case for Inquiry
If I were to describe children in one word it would probably be “curious”. I came to this realization after spending the... Read More
2
Aug
2021
Creating Space for Big Mistakes
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
30
Jul
2021
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper. Ever since the pandemic began, and we discovered how many service workers were struggling... Read More
19
Jul
2021
Back to School Tips from Dear Evan Hansen
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