TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read) As a new year begins, educators continue to show up for students in ways that often go unseen and unmeasured. This reflection honors the quiet resilience of teachers and school leaders and offers a grounded, realistic encouragement for the year ahead: keep growing, keep adjusting, and give yourself permission to do this work imperfectly. Educators … Read More
Reclaim Your Classroom: Building Calm, Connected, High-Performing Learning Environments
TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read) Teaching feels harder when behavior gets in the way of learning. This post explores how calm, connected, high-performing classrooms are built through clear expectations, consistent structure, and strong relationships. By teaching behavior as intentionally as we teach academics, avoiding power struggles, and leading with empathy, educators can reclaim instructional time, reduce burnout, and rediscover joy … Read More
Computer Science Education Week and its Impact on Students
Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), first established in 2009, is a national initiative that champions the importance of computer science education across the United States. Born from a partnership among organizations like Google, Intel, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), CSEdWeek continues to grow as a movement that inspires students and empowers educators to bring computational thinking into every classroom. … Read More
10 Lessons for EDUpreneurs – Learned Over 20+ Years of Entrepreneurship
I’ve been doing this entrepreneurial thing for more than 20 years now. I’ve had a bunch of wins, and a WHOLE LOT of losses. I say “losses” but I’m one of those people who doesn’t really like that word. I’m with the people that say “lessons” instead. As cliche as that might be, it’s true. Every loss has been a … Read More
Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Changes
I know that title sounds harsh, but let me explain. As educators, we face numerous challenges daily. Whether it’s limited time, scarce resources, standardized testing pressures, or varying levels of student engagement, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and fall into the trap of making excuses for why things aren’t going as planned. However, dwelling on these obstacles doesn’t lead to … Read More