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October 16, 2019 The Roots of Perseverance

"Are your students listless? Unengaged? Apathetic?" "Do you want them to get going when the going gets tough—to give 110% all of the time, every…

October 14, 2019 Education is an Acquired Taste

Everyone has their happy place. A spot where they go to rest, recharge, and draw strength from their surroundings. For me, that place is the…

September 30, 2019 It Starts with You

I think every teacher wants to make a difference. We want to leave a meaningful impact on the lives of students and push them upwards…

September 9, 2019 The “Feel-Good” Message That Has Some Teachers Feeling Bad

There’s a cheerful message that’s being passed around on social media. It’s appeared on school banners and classroom doors and at least one hallway mural.…

August 13, 2019 Old Jokes and New Ideas

My grandfather is a great lover of jokes. I don’t mean the slightly cynical modern humor we use today. I mean the old stuff. Those…

July 2, 2019 A Run in the Rain

I’m a runner. There’s nothing I love more than a brisk jog in the early morning with a cool wind at my back. Unfortunately, Mother…

March 3, 2019 “A” Is for Authentic: Teaching and Learning in the Real World

Have you noticed how small children love to pretend they are grown-ups? They bake in the kitchen center, fly airplanes, and dress up like pirates.…

February 12, 2019 A Grocery Store Moment: Giving Students Voice and Choice

A jar of mustard…that’s all I wanted on a recent stop at my favorite grocery store. A pretty basic item. I thought I’d run in,…