TL;DR: Teachers now teach in collaboration as they network with other educators all around the world. If starting something new, make sure you put thought into how to lead change in a way that will sustain the initiative. Reserve time for reflection. Your team must trust one another to move anywhere together. Celebrate together as a team! Professional Learning Communities … Read More
8 Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships
TL;DR: People who build great relationships listen, make time, are present, admit when they’re wrong, give good advice, are empathetic, commit to trusting others, and think of the other person. Eight Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships While we enter our second or third month of school, many of us have already well-established relationships with our students to have … Read More
Show 93: Helping Students Dream One Lesson at a Time
Ramon Benavides is a dedicated father, husband, and educator. He is committed to providing opportunities to students who normally wouldn’t see them. Most of all, he is dedicated to showing his students, who see themselves in him, that they too can dream. Ramon brings an approach to his biology classes that pushes the standards forward, while focusing on the experiences … Read More
Think Better: Connecting with the Unconnected
TL;DR: It is important to connect with all students, even the ones who seem like they don’t want to connect with other people. Three steps to connect with students: Love them where they are, not where you think they should be. Keep interactions simple and easy. See and honor the endless possibilities with students. As educators, we continue to hear … Read More
Episode #193: Vicki Weber
Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. As a Puerto Rican author of Taíno descent, she strives to create picture books that are fun, engaging, and educational. All her current titles are based on her background in music education or her heritage. Though she’s no longer in the classroom, she’s one of … Read More