Why Black History Belongs in Every Classroom Year-Round Despite Black individuals’ profound contributions and enduring legacies throughout history, the full breadth of Black experiences remains underrepresented in many school curricula. This gap denies students a comprehensive education and hinders the opportunity to foster a more inclusive and informed society. To address this disparity, educators must champion the integration of Black … Read More
What would you do with 5 extra minutes in your day?
We are one month in from creating our New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us may have come up with our one word to anchor us in this new year, some inspired by Gretchen Rubin and created 25 in 25 lists, and some of us may have tried to put our goals in the start/stop/continue/consider buckets. Now that it is February, … Read More
Thrive in 2025 – Lead with HOPE
As we step boldly into 2025, it’s time to unlock the transformative power of HOPE to create the life we truly desire. HOPE is more than a feeling; it’s a strategy—a roadmap to thriving in every area of our lives. Here’s how you can embrace HOPE and make 2025 your best year yet: H – Habits Habits are the foundation … Read More
Learnability: The Most Important Skill for School Leaders
TL;DR: School leaders face constant change which impacts their daily decisions. So they need a new skill set: learnability. Learnability can happen in three ways: (1) lead by asking better questions (2) cognitive flexibility to navigate change and adapt (3) unlearning and relearning allows leaders to be responsive to new problems. Review reflective questions for school leaders. Change is constant … Read More
Using ChatGPT in the Writing Process
TL;DR: As teachers, we can accept and embrace AI tools. Some examples of how chatbots can be acknowledged as part of the writing process are shared. See AI chat as a way to help prepare students for the future. Using ChatGPT in the Writing Process I’ll admit, my first reaction to AI authors was a mixture of horror and fascination, … Read More