Education
Ode to Teaching Planning Time
Teachers need and deserve more uninterrupted planning time during the regular school day.
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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.
Ruck Reflection
Ruck Reflection - Learning is Messy
As I age, I'm learning to allow a little more noise and chaos in my class. Learning and creativity are messy.
Ruck Reflection
Ruck Reflection - Reflect Out Loud
My first Ruck Reflection.
Education
Maximizing Learning Opportunities: A Guide to Effective Class Endings
The end of class is one of the most important parts of a lesson cycle. It's more than just a signal to students that it's time to leave. It's a golden opportunity to assess and cement the day's learning.
Weekly Report
Misconceptions and Growing Minds
Topics for this week include misconceptions in education, solar eclipse resources, and reasons to attack clutter.
Education
Ruck Reflection - Tough Day and Persistence
Sometimes, the best thing to do is to let it go, get good sleep, and get back after it tomorrow.
Education
Ruck Reflection - Teacher Shortages
What would you propose to help teaching become a more enticing career?