9
Dec
2019
Who Asks More Questions? Anyone? Anyone?
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There’s an infamous scene in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off where a bland, monotoned teacher tries to explain a piece of... Read More
2
Dec
2019
Love of Learning
I have a deep love of learning. There’s nothing I enjoy more than discovering new historical details or burying my nose into... Read More
29
Nov
2019
Empathy Gets a Promotion
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Good teachers change the way their students think. Great teachers change the way their students live. But, how do you make this... Read More
25
Nov
2019
Kids These Days…
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I’m not exactly sure when it happens. Probably around the same time your kids learn how to operate a smartphone better than... Read More
18
Nov
2019
Your New Year’s Resolution
I don’t know about you, but around this time of year I start planning my New Year’s Resolution. I know it’s a... Read More
8
Oct
2019
Identifying Each Child’s Greatness
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling introduces readers to a new character by the name of Horace Slughorn. Professor... Read More
17
Sep
2019
Ready, Set, Engage!
I recently attended a workshop on Math Intervention Strategies. The content focused predictably on how to break concepts down into more manageable... Read More
28
Aug
2019
5 (Ok 6) Things You Need to Know about Blue Apple Projects
The world of education is always changing. As a child, I spent my time flipping through card catalogs or practicing my cursive... Read More