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Who Will Teach Them to Fly?

Happy New School Year! This week, the new school year began for me and it was everything I hoped it would be. Students returned to school this week with lots … Continue reading

September 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Getting Girls into STEM

  Last year, I found a new purpose. Okay, it is not exactly a new purpose but a revised purpose — to help young children (especially young girls) develop a love … Continue reading

August 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Essential Message For Students

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August 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Book Series for the Digital Age

Over dinner this week, a friend asked if I knew anything about the Corwin Connected Educator Series. I didn’t but I was intrigued by what she told me so I went … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Understanding the Learning Process

  Please remember that when children “learn too soon using a form other than the one they need” there can be grave damage to a child’s long-term academic and social emotional … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Building Home/School Connections: Questions to Ask Parents as the School Year Begins

During the course of the summer, I’ve shared several resources for teachers and administrators to help kick off the new school year. Many resources shared this summer I hope will … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Google Classroom Tool For Teachers Is Here

In mid-July, I shared the news that the folks at Google were nearing the end of their pilot project and were gearing up to launch Google Classroom. When the project was … Continue reading

August 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

JUMP!

  Here’s hoping when you read this, it inspires you as you start the school year. Let this year be your best year yet. Don’t wait…JUMP!  tlb   Source   

August 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Enhancing Student Engagement: Learning to Ask Good Questions

Why are “perfectly placed questions” so important in the classroom? They are important because asking the right questions ensures “an explosion of learning for students.” The folks at edweek.org shared what I … Continue reading

August 14, 2014 · 1 Comment

Effective Teachers

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August 12, 2014 · Leave a comment