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Identifying Good Schools

In August 2014, Washington Post writer, Jay Mathews, shared an article that he wrote 14 years ago offering advice to parents about ways to identify good schools. Given the changes … Continue reading

September 14, 2014 · 5 Comments

Do’s and Don’t of Classroom Management: Resources from Edutopia

Educators everywhere know how important it is to establish systems and procedures within the classroom. Even with this knowledge, managing a classroom can be one of the most challenging things for … Continue reading

September 14, 2014 · 4 Comments

Classroom Strategies to Foster a Growth Mindset

Like so many educators, each year I search for new and creative ways to inspire, motivate, and challenge my students. What I have discovered during the course of my career is … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 3 Comments

Something to Smile About

A little humor after a great opening week. tlb Source (#edchat)

September 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Will Google Classroom Evolve?

  As many of you know, I have been promoting the use of Google Classroom for many months. Since I hope to always provide a balanced perspective regarding any programs … Continue reading

September 9, 2014 · 2 Comments

Meeting the Needs of all Learners

  Are you searching for effective ways to meet the individual needs of your students? If you are like me, you understand that the only way to meet students where … Continue reading

September 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Who Will Teach Them to Fly?

Happy New School Year! This week, the new school year began for me and it was everything I hoped it would be. Students returned to school this week with lots … Continue reading

September 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Keeping School Relevant

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September 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Great Teacher is …

A Great Teacher is: adaptable engaging evolving creative cooperative compassionate …    

September 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Getting Girls into STEM

  Last year, I found a new purpose. Okay, it is not exactly a new purpose but a revised purpose — to help young children (especially young girls) develop a love … Continue reading

August 31, 2014 · Leave a comment