TL;DR: Reflecting on a book study of Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath, and the educational impacts of the book. Upstream thinking involves addressing problems before they even begin. When we focus all of our attention and energy on the problems right in front of us, our ability to plan and organize is diminished. Instead … Read More
We Are the Change
TL;DR: This post provides motivation for educators as they begin one of the most challenging years in their career. Your students need you. Let them motivate you to overcome any obstacles. Introducing the Essential Skills Better blog series! We Are the Change: Making the Year a Success As the new school year begins and we welcome our kids back, we can’t … Read More
EP 163 Teaching Citizenship and Responsibility with Richard Trotta
For more information about the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, go to www.medfordccsr.org Timestamps 01:25 – What is the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility? 04:15 – Project-based learning develops leadership and a sense of community in students 08:35 – Why spend most of your career in one school district? 09:50 – The merits of programs like these that develop … Read More
The Dream Team: Finding Your People In Education
TL;DR: 10 tips to finding your people in education, including doing what is best for students, taking risks, being positive, planning and following through, and respecting others’ ideas. Having the support of colleagues can help encourage you to take more risks. The absolute last thing that someone wants is be involuntarily moved to a new grade level. Trust me, I … Read More