I’ve had the good fortune these past couple of years, of working in middle schools with staff and students, helping…
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Change is an inside job
This is the third blog of a 10 part series. Marilyn Ferguson stated, “Each of us guards a gate of…
Err on the side of Relationships
A very wise mentor once told me, “Always err on the side of relationships.” This sage advice stuck with me…
One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests
“One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.” – John Stuart Mill As individuals and…
Beat the Blahs by Increasing Student Engagement
As winter transitions to spring in Michigan, students might be losing motivation or struggling to stay focused with the promise…
Data overload
“More data doesn’t not lead to better decisions.” As one of the principles of dynamical systems, this one seems to fly…
Learning to Fail
We have all heard the old adage “we learn by our mistakes”. Unfortunately “learning from our mistakes” is not a…
Urban success
Urban schools often conjure up images of dilapidated buildings filled with impoverished kids, posting failing test scores. And yet there…
Productive Struggle- A Must for the 21st Century Learner
“Achievement is, by dictionary definition, a product of struggle” Let’s be honest, most of us enter the teaching profession with…
Send Yourself to Summer Camp!
Who says summer camp is just for kids? Enjoy your well-deserved time off this summer. Rest, rejuvenate, and do something…
You are Your Best Supporter. Thank a Teacher. Thank Yourself.
Teacher Appreciation Week brings small snippets of praise that go unspoken throughout the year. Across the country, PTOs are serving…
How to Incorporate Reflection into Your Teaching Practice in 3 Easy Steps
“Experiential learning takes place when a person involved in an activity looks back and evaluates it, determines what was useful…
