TL;DR: The Grid Method can work for any age group, including elementary-aged students. Create your grid with your students in mind. Set up a thoughtful learning environment. Maximize learning time. Be flexible and reach out for help if you need it. The Grid Method is the premiere solution in the world of mastery learning. Educators from around the world are … Read More
Marvel
TL;DR: Marvel has created stories that connect and flow together over many years. As leaders we should follow the example set by Marvel. We need to plan. We need to make sure everything flows. And we need to consistent. Over the past five or six years, my family and I have really enjoyed watching all the Marvel movies and shows … Read More
Minority vs. Majority: Let’s Teach About Inclusion
TL;DR: Challenge yourself this December to celebrate all the cultural celebrations. Understand intersecting identities. Reflect on the concept of minority vs. majority and power in our schools. Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better Blog Reflection Questions: How do you identify yourself? (Consider: Race, gender, class in society, religious affiliations, roles you hold personally and professionally) The way you identify yourself: … Read More
The Write Stuff Blog Series
The Write Stuff Blog Series Writing a book to be published can be a dream but feel like a daunting task. For some, even thinking about this possibility can lead to feelings of doubt and uncertainty. So many questions. So many unknowns. Should I write a book? What would I write about? Where do I begin? Who would publish my … Read More
6 Things That Helped Me Write a Book
TL;DR: Carly Spina, a new author, has a newly published book called Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners: Innovative Supports for Linguistically Diverse Students. Below you will find six things that helped Carly write her book. Social media can be a source of inspiration to share and develop ideas and improve our practice. There are six things that helped to write … Read More