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June 15, 2021 Pass the Right Test: Measuring Student Development

There’s an old cliché in business that “what gets measured gets managed.” That reality is largely to blame for our overemphasis on standardized…

June 10, 2021 12 Angry Men: Soldier vs. Scout Mindset

Last week I rewatched one of my favorite movies, 12 Angry Men. This black and white courtroom drama revolves around 12 jurors who must decide…

June 3, 2021 How Gameplay Can Enhance Student Learning

I have a confession to make; I really, really, don’t like math. Even as a child I struggled to find enthusiasm for the subject. While…

May 23, 2021 End of Year Strategies: Engage, Celebrate, and Relax

In many ways, this school year has felt like a marathon. The start was daunting, but also tinged with determination. The pandemic had forced educators…

May 16, 2021 The Great Outdoors: Activities to End the School Year Strong

The other day I noticed a pair of cardinals outside my window. It was a male and a female. Both had twinges in their beaks,…

May 11, 2021 Recovering from a Pandemic

The world is living through a K-shaped recovery; certain sectors of the economy have recovered quickly from the…

May 2, 2021 Special Skills: Helping Children Learn Responsibly

Last week I FINALLY got my 16-year-old nephew to agree to a chore. I told him that his lawn needed to be mowed and that…

April 25, 2021 3 Things to Remember for Increasing Student Engagement

If there are two things all educators can agree upon, it’s that learning is important and that learning should be fun. There’s nothing like seeing…