Goals
Goal Update - July 2022
At the end of each month, I review my progress toward my goals. Here are the results or lack thereof for the month of July 2022.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Student Engagement, Facts, and Checking In
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include school start times, student engagement, and moderation.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Listening to Teachers and Meta-Awareness
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include listening to teachers and meta-awareness.
Teaching
On Slowing Down
Don't let the desire for speed negatively affect your experiences.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - New Teachers, New School Year, and WOOP
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include advice for new teachers, tips for setting the tone for a new school year, and tips for self-improvement.
Journal
Authentic Positivity
While toxic positivity isn't helpful, I hope our society doesn't become jaded. Positivity is essential and powerful. I just returned from a Michael Franti concert. His music, attitude, affect, and words were contagious. Teaching these last few years has been extra challenging. I attempted to repel
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Student-Driven, Finishing, and Meditation
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include making classrooms student-driven, finishing tasks, and meditation.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Inquiry Pizza, Social Media, and Double the Stress
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include students steering assessment, social media use, and the stress of teaching.
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T.G.I.F Newsletter - Student Achievement, Dreams, and Fear
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include student achievement, dreams, and fear.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Classroom Management, Self-Assessment, and Rituals
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include classroom management, self-assessment, and rituals.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Summer Vacation, Hard History, and Digital Equity
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include teaching hard history, digital equity, and the connection between trust and happiness.
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T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Due Dates, Wordle, and the Metaverse
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include Late Work, Wordle, The Metaverse, and more.