Adjust Your Lens: Student Behavior is Information

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In This Post: The importance of removing your personal feelings from student behavior issues. Behavior is information, use it to help provide a better learning experience! Ways to adjust your thinking to better meet the needs of your students and colleagues. “I had a hard day today.“ Anytime that I’ve said this as an educator, the translation really should be, … Read More

3 Ways for Educators to Make the Holiday Break More Meaningful

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In This Post: The importance of using our holiday break time to recharge, professionally and personally. Three ways to have a more meaningful holiday break. Let’s face it. Teaching is tough, which can lead to stress — especially for teachers who are constantly striving to teach better. Studies show that burnout and trauma associated with teaching are so emotionally taxing that it … Read More

Teacher Ownership – It’s All About Autonomy

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In This Post: Welcoming new staff members with positivity and genuine support. Cultivating an environment that promotes teacher autonomy. The value of teachers taking risks! I remember the first time I attended a Project CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies) training as a teacher. I was on board and couldn’t wait for my students to take ownership of their learning. … Read More

Recharging Yourself and Your Students After Winter Break

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In This Post: The excitement and frustrations of returning back to school after break. Some tips to help ease your students (and yourself) back into the routine and rigor of school. Ideas to start the new year and keep the great learning going until summer! “Welcome back! Hope your time off was great! Mindset is everything! Smile more! We’re glad … Read More