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Perseverance

No challenge is too hard when you are willing to work for it. tlb

November 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Best Common Core Apps for Math

Best Common Core Apps for Math If you are searching for the best math apps and websites that are aligned with the common core standards check out Amy Wilson’s August … Continue reading

November 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Getting Back to Dewey

Grant Lichtman’s Denver TED Talk gives practical reasons why many schools continue to miss the bar when it comes to truly educating students for what Grant calls “timeless life skills.” … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

‘Creative Confidence” by Tom and David Kelley a Critical Tool for K-12 Educators

I have been following Grant Lichtman’s blog (The Learning Pond) for several weeks now enjoying Grant’s insight into what I have decided are best practices for schools and educators. After … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Math Aptitude: Fact or Fiction

Math aptitude I cannot tell you how many conversations I’ve had over the years with parents who have told me that their child isn’t capable of doing math because he … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Driven

A friend shared this photo with me, and I immediately thought about grit, determination, resilience, and drive. tlb Cover Source

November 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Read This Now!:Great Marketing – Not Just Good for Business

Read This Now!: Great Marketing…Not Just Good for Businesses I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an … Continue reading

October 31, 2013 · Leave a comment

Classic Literature for Children

Starting with the Classics If you are searching for good literature for very young children then take a look at BabyLit and Cozy Classics. Early childhood educators have always loved and used … Continue reading

October 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K

Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K Today, The Times published an article that once again highlights the literacy gap for the youngest and poorest in our country. It is … Continue reading

October 23, 2013 · 3 Comments

Read This Now: E.I. and a Loyal, Motivated Staff

“Emotional Intelligence and a Loyal, Motivated Staff” I like to use principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now” features an article … Continue reading

October 21, 2013 · 1 Comment