Why Should You Have Student’s Write Goals? Goal writing in your classroom is one of the simplest ways to increase student focus and engage them in the learning they will be working on each day. Having students write goals also increases their accountability and ownership of learning. If you haven’t heard how awesome goal writing for students is, or how it … Read More
3 Things Principals Should Know When They Are In Your Classroom.
That moment when… It’s last period, you’re fighting off a cold, and you had a late night dealing with who knows what, so your lesson isn’t as polished as you would like it to be. All of a sudden, you see your door creep open and your principal walks in. As you look around your room, you quickly assess the engagement … Read More
3 Reasons U.S. Education is Failing
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