Weekly Report
Difficult and Beautiful Work
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
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Brain Dump
Brain Dump #2 - Growth, Struggles, and Rucking
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 * Today, we celebrated MAPS testing growth. It was noticeable that more boys were progressing than in the past couple of years. I hope this trend continues. * I'm struggling to keep some of my classes moving forward. The pace of work completion varies so much
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
The World Breaks Everyone
I tough times, resiliency becomes a superpower.
Brain Dump
Brain Dump #1 - Chaos, Naps, and a Ruck Pack
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 * I set up an IXL class for my intervention group and printed reports to guide their practice. IXL is becoming a pretty powerful tool, but I worry that it might be overused. * I requested a J-Touch screen for my classroom. * I'm grateful to our
Why Edify Podcast
Social Wisdom - Wow Notes, Educator Wellbeing, and Math Confidence
Welcome to the first installment of something I've coined "Social Wisdom." Social media often gets a bad rap for being predominantly negative. While it's true that negative elements exist, there's also plenty of good stuff out there.
Education
3 Effective Strategies to Foster Student Responsibility in Learning: Empowering Lifelong Learners
As educators, one of our primary goals should be to develop in our students a sense of responsibility for learning.
Weekly Report
Games, Encouragement, and Leadership
This week's topics include increasing student engagement with games, effective ways to use praise, and Women's History Month teaching and learning resources.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Eat the Big Frog
Pick the big weight up. Lift it first.
Weekly Report
Defining Actions, Reading Comprehension, and Leadership
This week's topics include the benefits of print reading, open educational resources, and journaling for students and teachers.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Laziness
Is being lazy so bad after all?
Education
Every Job Is Important
We have a choice about how we live each day. Choosing to connect with others in positive ways is something anyone can do regardless of job title or status.
Teach Like
Teach Like a Stoic - Enthusiasm
As we navigate the various stages of our teaching careers, Seneca’s wisdom is a gentle reminder to maintain our youthful enthusiasm.