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Value is Not Measured in $$

  In his April 25 post, Grant Lichtman shared a definition of the word “value” that I think schools struggling to assign a dollar amount to what they do every … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Discovery is …

   Building a sense of wonder and discovery in the life of a child is the ultimate job of a teacher. tlb Source      

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Games in the Mathematics Classrooms: There’s an App for That! | Edutopia

  Game based learning is on the rise! This is very exciting news for students (especially math students) because, as these games become easier to access and to use, schools … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Keep Moving Forward

Never let people and circumstances keep you from moving forward. tlb Source  

May 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Can Schools Take Advantage of the Ed Tech Boom?

  In a recent story on nbcnews.com, the question was ask, “can teachers take advantage of the Ed Tech Boom?” While I agree this is an essential question for educators … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Celebrating Teachers: Appreciation Week 2014!

It is Teacher Appreciation Week, and there are so many great resources out there to help celebrate and honor the great work of teachers! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! tlb Discovery Education – … Continue reading

May 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Creating a Culture of Learning

Creating a culture of learning is all about the relationships that you build within the classroom. When done right, management is an afterthought. tlb Source  Source

May 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Value of Tinkering

One of the best things about working in education is the ability to watch children learn as they tinker. Tinkering as it applies to a school setting is more than the … Continue reading

May 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

The “U” in Education

“At the end of the day, the most important person in your education is you.” —The First Lady #ReachHigher On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama used college signing day to highlight her latest … Continue reading

May 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Mindfulness in Schools

“… It’s not that children are unable to learn, it’s that very often they are unavailable to learn.” – Katrina Schwartz Never have wiser words been spoken than the words … Continue reading

May 2, 2014 · Leave a comment