Where to now?
Today was rough. I imagine most of my frustrations are self-inflicted, but I have to wonder how much came from the students today. It started with a handful of students not reading during an independent reading time this morning. I like to give my students opportunities to read throughout the day; read things that excite [...]
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A little more about Digital Learning Day #DLDay
As I gear up for Digital Learning Day (#DLDay), I...
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I complain a lot. I’m a teacher. I think it’s in my contract somewhere. I’m not happy with the current state of education and our country’s continued efforts to put lipstick on pigs; racing to leave kids behind. And frankly, I’m afraid that my school’s efforts to improve the overall learning experience will be stifled [...]
Stifling Persistence
This morning I was confronted by a colleague. While her approach wasn’t as professional as I would have normally expected, she raised an important question — Side note: Don’t let your passion be confused with anxious angst. It’s not flattering. To provide you with some context, the fifth and sixth grade classrooms at Mills Elementary [...]
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