TL;DR: In post-pandemic education, we will have the opportunity to make a change; we have to take it. Instead of adding things to our plates, we should be replacing dated practices with more effective practices. Post-Pandemic Education In December of 2020, COVID cases were raging with no end in sight. As you remember, most of us were teaching virtually, in … Read More
A Powerful Gesture
TL;DR: Make sure to let people know you are grateful for them. A personalized, handwritten note can go a long way. There is so much that we have to be grateful for. How often do we let people know that we are grateful for something they have done or just for who they are? It’s one thing to be grateful, … Read More
College vs. Entrepreneurship? Who Wins in 2021?
TL;DR: College and entrepreneurship both have benefits and serve different individuals in different ways. The cost and benefits of both college and entrepreneurship need to be understood. For a functioning society, both college and career-ready individuals need to be supported and valued. College vs. Entrepreneurship As the job market continues to expand and more and more people are quitting their … Read More
Lessons from Mother Nature for Celebrating the End of the Year
TL;DR: The past few years have been challenging, but we can look to Mother Nature for guidance on how to rest, reflect, and restore. As the days become shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, focus on slowing down and resting. Find joy, the natural state of all beings. Take this time to recapture the essence of why you became a teacher. … Read More
Using Differentiated Instruction to Teach a Novel
TL;DR: Introduce the author first, and let students know why they are reading this particular novel and what the background of the story is. Teach essential questions, themes, motifs, and symbolism ahead of time, especially with difficult texts. Include visual art with their reading. Allow students to differentiate their pace. Using differentiated instruction in the classroom does not have to be … Read More