TL;DR: A teacher faced parental anger over a plagiarism incident and initially responded by writing it out feeling bitter and sarcastic. A colleague suggested rewriting the piece to focus on understanding parents’ frustrations and the education system’s challenges. Lesson learned: Channel bitterness into productive reflection, seek accountability from trusted colleagues, and aim for thoughtful, compassionate communication. Feeling Bitter? About midway … Read More
Sometimes Your Impact Isn’t What You Intended
TL;DR: Jeff ran workshops at an Arkansas conference on podcasting and social media. He emphasized the value of educators sharing their stories and impact. He unexpectedly influenced a teacher to change her teaching approach by encouraging students to share their value and stories with each other. Sometimes Your Impact Isn’t What You Intended A while back, I had the pleasure … Read More
Empowering Educators Through Podcasting
TL;DR: The post discusses the importance of showcasing the “teacher voice” in education through podcasting, exemplified by the voicEd Radio podcast hosted by Doug Peterson. The podcast provides a collaborative platform for educators to share knowledge and insights, complemented by Doug’s education blog, “doug — off the record.” This post highlights education’s transformative journey toward innovation and excellence. It also … Read More
The Reluctant Leader: The Case for Intervention
TL;DR: Attempts to use a common WIN period for intervention were overwhelming due to the sheer number of students who needed help. After brainstorming with a colleague and involving administrators, a new initiative for a Math Intervention WIN was proposed and implemented, eventually leading to the creation of full-time Math Interventionist positions to better support struggling students. The Case for … Read More
Summer Math Boosts Achievement
TL;DR: Engaging in summer math programs improves students’ math achievement outcomes. Summer math helps prevent the “summer slide” and reinforces critical thinking skills. Math programs bridge the achievement gap and equip students with essential skills for academic success. Summer Math According to an Annenberg/Brown University meta-analysis study (Lynch, An, & Mancenido, 2021), engaging in summer programs incorporating mathematics activities significantly … Read More