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Summer Planning: Identifying the Right MOOC for You

It is hard to believe that July is just around the corner, and in the life of a teacher that means the summer is nearly over. If you are still making … Continue reading

June 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Summer Planning: Do You Have a PLN?

Three years ago, if a friend had asked me if I had a PLN, I would have answered with a resounding NO! Three short years ago, I didn’t think I had the time or … Continue reading

June 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Children and Poverty: the Role of Preschool

Originally posted on Preschool Matters… Today!:
This guest post was written by NIEER Senior Research Fellow Cynthia Lamy. Dr. Lamy is a developmental and educational psychologist whose research and writing focuses primarily…

June 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Creating Culture in the Classroom

What kind of culture are you creating in the classroom? tlb Source

June 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Design Thinking, Like Yoga, Is Mindset, Not Product

Once again, Grant Lichtman reminds schools of what is important — to thine own self be true. This is such an essential truth for any institution (especially schools) to embrace … Continue reading

June 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

What’s on Your Educator’s Bucket List?

Every educator has one … so what’s on your bucket list? tlb Source

June 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Summer Planning: List of Educational Grants and Resources from Edutopia

  Attention teachers – I came across a great list of educational resources on Edutopia today; and the  best part is every resource  is just for you!  It is a list … Continue reading

June 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Growth Through Effort

This is a great reminder that in order to get better and grow in any undertaking, you must practice. Nothing comes without diligent and dedicated effort. tlb   Source Source

June 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

Summer Planning: Incorporating Instagram into the Classroom

  If you haven’t jumped onto the Instagram bandwagon, then I may have a way to introduce this resource to you. I, too, am an Instagram novice, however, a friend shared a blog post from We … Continue reading

June 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

More Calls to Slow Down the Implementation of Common Core

It appears the calls for a slowdown in the implementation of Common Core continue coming this time from the American Association of School Administrators. The first call to slowdown the implementation of … Continue reading

June 17, 2014 · Leave a comment