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Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia

Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia. 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

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Transforming Education

Here is another great quote from one of my favorite thinkers, Sir Ken Robinson. There are so many great things happening in the field of education today. In order for … Continue reading

November 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Pinterest Plan for Schools: Does Your School Have One?

Pinterest Plan for Schools School administrators, directors, superintendents, district managers — if you have not thought about using Pinterest as a marketing/branding tool for your school, this blog is for … Continue reading

November 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

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