TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read) Parent-Teacher Conferences are More than Grade Updates. When approached with intention, they become powerful opportunities for meaningful collaboration between educators and families. This post outlines practical strategies for preparing, conducting, and following up on parent-teacher conferences in ways that build trust, strengthen communication, and support student success. Parent-teacher conferences work best when they are collaborative, … Read More
New Year. Same Incredible Educators
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