[bctt tweet=”So much wisdom, insight, and joy! So thankful to be able to learn from Christopher Albrecht and all of his stories. This is a must listen for all teachers.” username=”poweredup”] Time to set our mindset in the right direction as we prepare for the launch of the 2022-2023 school year. We thought of no better guest than bringing back … Read More
In Praise of Split Classes
TL;DR: A split class is a class created with students from two different age groups. Split classes allow you to form deeper relationships with students. Students are seen as individual learners in a split classroom. A split classroom allows students the opportunity to lead younger students. split class: a class grouping that includes students at two adjacent grade levels (for … Read More
Keeping the Summer Stride
TL;DR: Teachers recharge over the summer and before you know it, the school year is here. Although the school year can bring anticipation and excitement, it can also bring the loss of self-care. Help your teachers find ways to maintain self-care all year long by developing a plan. Keeping the Summer Stride “A little bit of summer is what the … Read More
Episode #177: Tom Hierck & Chris Weber
Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy. Tom Hierck is one of our profession’s leading authors and consulta nts, with 39 … Read More
Aspire to Lead: The Value of a PLN
TL;DR Build your PLN as you listen, read, and connect. Find support as you connect with others. Being alone as a leader is a choice. The Value of a PLN: Building a PLN For some, building a PLN (a personal or professional learning network) starts with social media, such as Twitter. While it is true that I have been a … Read More



