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Something to Remember

It is the middle of the school year, and you may be asking yourself why did I become a teacher. If you are questioning what you do every day for … Continue reading

July 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Essential Lesson

What do you gain when you win or lose? As long as you are learning; you gain everything. tlb Source

July 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

21st Century Learning: How Has Tutoring Changed?

What is the role of the traditional tutor? This question was raised during a luncheon that I attended recently with other school leaders looking for traditional as well as non-traditional … Continue reading

July 27, 2014 · 1 Comment

A New Arrival for Dr. Seuss

One of the first books that I ever read was by Dr. Seuss. I have always enjoyed the whimsical world that he created; so much so I bet I have read each of his … Continue reading

July 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Never Too Old

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July 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Summer Planning: 3 Ways to Plan for Diverse Learners

Like you, I strive to provide differentiated instruction for all of my students. When asked how to plan for diverse learners, my best advice to new and aspiring teachers is … Continue reading

July 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Outdoor & Environmental Sustainability: Resource Roundup

If you follow principalaim then you know how much I love sharing resources with teachers and administrators. One of my favorite sites for everything school related is Edutopia. Each month, Edutopia … Continue reading

July 21, 2014 · 2 Comments

What Does Kindle Unlimited Mean for the Classroom?

Jeff Bezos and Amazon have done it again. Friday, July 18th was the official launch of Bezos’ latest creation – Kindle Unlimited. The launch of Kindle Unlimited is the talk of the … Continue reading

July 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Looking for an online summer course? Try SlideRule!

How many of you are familiar with SlideRule? Apparently, SlideRule “allows you to search a ton of online courses in the subject area that interests you.” In an attempt to … Continue reading

July 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

YOU

    With just three simple sentences and 12 single words, late tennis great Arthur Ashe leaves a powerful message for adults and children alike. The most powerful part of his message … Continue reading

July 17, 2014 · 2 Comments