Let me admit… Before I start I want to readily admit that there are far more than 3 things wrong with our current educational system. The 3 reasons I’m about to discuss are the one’s I think are most detrimental to the success of our schools in this country. Things that matter but wont be discussed: I can tell you … Read More
3 Ways To Know If Your Professional Development Is Worth It
How much impact did your last PD have on your staff? Regardless of whether it’s the beginning of your school year, the middle of a semester, or your staff is about to leave for the summer, you have probably invested a lot of time and energy into finding, paying for, and providing professional development for teachers in your district, in … Read More
What A Smile Means For Your School Year
How do you greet your students? As we begin the school year, and are buying discount school supplies in bulk, make sure you take the time to pick up a smile for your students. It becomes difficult to mentally sift through the mile-long to-do lists, organizing your classroom, as well as, the number of staff and team meetings you need … Read More
Homework: The Great Debate
THE GREAT DEBATE Every week it seems like a new study shows up that either says to provide more homework to students, or that too much homework is hurting them. Regardless of if you think homework is necessary or you think that it is counterproductive to our students and their learning, I think its time we just lay everything out … Read More
3 Ways To Make This School Year GREAT!
Ok…as you lay awake, wide-eyed and nervous as the first part of the school year is in full swing, I want you to know something: It’s all going to be fine! Try to ignore that weird dream you have about waking up late and realizing you have NO PLAN (yeah…bet you didn’t know we all have that dream). Instead of focusing on all … Read More