TL;DR: There are a number of reasons why parents may consider remediation for their child. Recently, the governor of Kentucky signed a “redo bill” into law that would allow students to repeat this past year’s grade level if the student’s school district permits. As you assess student needs, be sure to consider both the consequences and benefits of remediation. The … Read More
Educators Are Hybrid Heroes: Learn to Trust Your Instincts
TL;DR: Educators are hybrid heroes. Hybrid heroes are educators who will forever be ingrained in history as those front-line workers who changed the face of teaching and learning. Connections, customization, and configurations are what will matter the most when working to achieve balance in this new adaptation in education. Whether you have just welcomed students back into the building or … Read More
5 Tips to Reimagine School as a Verb
TL;DR: Reimagine school as a verb with these five tips. Start with defining the problem. We need to focus on more than preparing students for the next grade; we need to focus on the necessary human skills of success. Reflection: The pandemic has forced us to relook at the whole learner through a metacognitive lens. Establish a growth mindset to … Read More
3 Ways to Activate Growth as an Aspiring Leader
TL;DR: The transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly is comparable to the development of an aspiring leader. Do not be afraid to ask to experience new and different leadership tasks. Be available to help and support at any moment there is an opportunity. Go beyond and outside of your campus to gain leadership experience. A year ago, we bought … Read More
Celebrate Poetry: What Will Your Verse Be?
TL;DR: Poetry offers students an access point into language. Spoken and written word have the power to foster conversation, liberation, and increase student voice. Poetry instruction that is multimodal (spoken word, video, and audio) increases engagement and can be a great way to delve into social justice topics in the classroom. It’s OK to just celebrate poetry without feeling intimidated … Read More