Deeper Thinking
Let’s take the challenge out of rigor and put more emphasis on what it takes to create a (healthy) rigorous learning community that focuses on deeper thinking, thoroughness, and care. … Continue reading
Dear First-Year Teacher: 4 Things that Prepared Me for My Job
Teacher preparation is paramount for any classroom teacher and it is essential for a first-year teacher. Washington Post writer, Valerie Strauss, features 4 useful strategies for any new teacher to … Continue reading
Essential Qualities Not Easily Measured by Tests
I found this great picture on twitter this morning. Wish these were the main qualities used to measure a quality education. tlb
What Motivates Us?
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features Daniel Pink’s RSA Animate YouTube talk, Drive: The Surprising Truth … Continue reading
From Brooklyn to Jakarta: Teaching Teachers Well | Edutopia
From Brooklyn to Jakarta: Teaching Teachers Well | Edutopia. As I prepare to return to school after spending an amazing Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, my first thought is … Continue reading
6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia
6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia. Like many schools, we are discussing the pros and cons of technology integration. In my school, we’ve been … Continue reading
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