TL;DR: Everyone is full of ideas and experiences to share. Writing a book is a way to share your ideas with other educators. You never know the impact your voice could have on others. Ever think about writing a book? Maybe you’ve seen a colleague publish a book, or you recently read a book that just spoke to you in … Read More
You want to write a book? Here’s my experience.
TL;DR: Author David Frangiosa shares his experiences about writing his book Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning. He walks us through the process from developing an idea, writing a manuscript, peer review, chapter sequence, finding the right publisher for you, and what to do after your book is published. Writing a book has been one of … Read More
Wait Time: Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
TL;DR: Teachers often feel rushed to get through lessons within a specific time frame. We need to model slowing down for our students. There is loads of activity going on in a child’s brain at any given time. Announce that you’ll give students wait time. Take sips of water or use another prop to help you slow down during a … Read More
Tech and Transformation
TL;DR: Debbie Tannenbaum is the featured guest on The Good News, Brad News Podcast. Debbie’s transformation through technology has been both professional and personal. A growth mindset and willingness to be vulnerable can yield surprising results. There is power in taking small steps towards big accomplishments. Connecting with others is essential to growth and transformation. Hello again, reader! This is … Read More
Time to Hit the Break Blog Series Overview
Time to Hit the Break Blog Series It’s been quite a year…now it’s time to hit the “break.” This blog series shares how setting up holiday lights is similar to lesson planning, ways you can do things for yourself this break, and a poem going through all the things that cross teachers’ minds every day! Posts in the Series Light … Read More