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Inspiring Educators Who Inspire Future Leaders

Undefined Future?

How do we honor the past while moving forward into the future? Let’s work to add some definition to our students’ future. tlb Source

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Scary Headlines Concerning Kindergarten Readiness

Last week, the Washington Post featured a story that should cause every educator and parent some concern. Deputy superintendent of public instruction, Rob Saxton, and the early learning system director … Continue reading

February 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

Tech Humor

A little tech humor to start the school day. tlb Source

February 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

5 Ways to Make Your Classroom Student-Centered

I am once again writing about one of my favorite subjects — student-centered learning environments! Thanks to the folks at Education Week, I’d like to share 5 steps that can help … Continue reading

February 10, 2014 · 2 Comments

Getting Ahead

Get started on something new today! tlb

February 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Influence of the Human Spirit

An avid sports fan, while watching this year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, I wonder what it really takes to compete at the extreme levels that professional athletes have to compete … Continue reading

February 9, 2014 · 1 Comment

Defying the Average:”Influencing Student Potential”

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 insightful post which essentially questions how … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Underground Railroad: The Story of William Still

Like so many of my colleagues, I search for new ways to share stories from African-American culture and history during Black History Month.  This year, PBS has a wonderfully diverse … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Great Teachers and Engaging Lessons

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February 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Diminishing Fear

Another great lesson for students to learn. Let’s teach students to reach for the stars and not be held back by fear. tlb Source Source

February 6, 2014 · 2 Comments