Weekly Review
🤔 Misconceptions, Attention Spans, and Clutter - Weekly Review
Most weeks I pause and look back on things I learned, interesting articles I read, and things I reflected on during the past week.
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Brain Dump #8 - Conferences, Kick-Offs, and Testing
Here are a few days worth. Friday, April 19th, 2024 * Finished up the second day of student-led conferences. Everyone showed up which is wonderful and rare. I hope our discussions will do some good. * We managed to clean up the mess we left after our World War II kick-off event.
Weekly Report
The Good Old Days
Topics for this week include student apathy, classical education, and "Cicada-Geddon."
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Stay Curious
Curiosity has many benefits – it keeps you young, helps you learn, and fosters better relationships.
Ruck Reflection
Ruck Reflection - Finish Strong
Even near the end, it's important to keep those expectations high.
Ruck Reflection
Ruck Reflection - Every Day Awe
Awe is good for your health.
Education
Ode to Teaching Planning Time
Teachers need and deserve more uninterrupted planning time during the regular school day.
Education
Embrace the Buzz: Preparing for the Incredible Cicada Emergence and Turning it into a Learning Experience
Brace yourselves for this once in a lifetime natural event that's about to take center stage - the grand cicada emergence.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #7 - Cheddarwursts and Guest Teachers
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 * The sun was shining, and it felt great to get outside and blow all the leaves and debris off my lawn. * We had our first grill out of the season. I have a classic (old-school) Weber grill. Tonight’s meal wasn’t fancy; we all hankered
Weekly Report
Student Laziness and Productivity
Topics for this week include student laziness, civics education, and single-point rubrics.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Awe
Regular doses of awe enhance your well-being and make you a nicer person.
Ruck Reflection
Ruck Reflection - Sunday Scaries
Even after 25 years of teaching, I still get the Sunday Scaries.