Student Engagement
The key to student engagement is simple. It is about knowing our students “beyond the surface level.” Let’s design learning environments that give teachers a chance to really know their … Continue reading
What feedback is and isn’t
Good Feedback is essential to our work with students and teachers. I truly believe this notion (and have always believed it) because I’ve seen what good feedback can do. Good … Continue reading
A Happy Place of Learning
“Kids who fall in love with life are sure to succeed” – Dr. Eric Knost Dr. Eric Knost could not have said it better except I believe kids who fall … Continue reading
Caring For Our Teachers
I have the best job in the world. Unfortunately, according to a new Gallup report of educators featured on usnews.com, many educators do not share this sentiment. In fact, the survey reports “nearly 7 … Continue reading
Life Lesson
Make this a major part of your lesson planning each day. tlb Source
Are “Vision” and “Division” Opposing Forces at Your School?
I had to share Grant’s latest blog post for anyone going through the rebranding process in their school. I’ve been through the process once before and during the process; we … Continue reading
Fearless
Teaching children to persevere means we have to model this behavior, too. Be Fearless! tlb Source
Preserving Play
“There has to be an emphasis on teaching reading and math in early childhood classrooms, but we should never allow the invasion of the academic to restrict the ways that … Continue reading
Valuable Assessment Tools
Let’s continue to fight to make this kind of assessment the norm in our schools. It really is the best way to gain information about our students. tlb Source … Continue reading
Building Math Fluency Using Technology
Many teachers deal with the same recurring question each year – how to effectively integrate technology into the classroom? With so many mobile devices to choose from, it is easy … Continue reading
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