Earth Day 2014: Green Cities
Today is Earth Day, and I am excited about this year’s theme – Green Cities. This year’s theme is near and dear to me because of its emphasis on creating sustainable living communities. … Continue reading
No Thanks Necessary
Even when things are tough don’t forget why we teach. Let’s stay true to our calling. tlb Source
Modernizing Instruction
Like many fellow educators, I am always looking for the “best practices” in teaching. I recently discovered a blog post from TeachThought that provides 8 tips to help teachers better understand how … Continue reading
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
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
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
Evolution in Professional Development: The Unconference
It is a beautiful day to participate in my very first edcamp. @EdcampMetroDC is taking place (as I type) and it has been an amazing experience. For those of you who have … Continue reading
Education’s Spark
Curiosity is the spark that ignites creative thinking. tlb Source
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