Book Summary
12 Must-Read Books for Teachers' Professional & Personal Development This Summer
Summer provides teachers with a golden opportunity to rest, recharge, and engage in personal and professional development.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Clearheaded
Live in the moment.
Book Summary
Atomic Habits Book Summary and Golden Lines
Atomic Habits - These are some of my favorite lines from the book, along with my reaction.
Weekly Report
Say What
Topics for this week include deciphering slang, teacher planning time, and the benefits of handwriting.
Weekly Report
Stayin' Alive
Topics for this week include the decline of reading for fun, controlling year-end chaos, and finishing the school year strong.
Weekly Report
Check the Video
This week's topics include using video to improve teaching, how to grade more efficiently, and "possibility thinking."
Weekly Report
Suspensions, Adventure, and Equity
Topics for this week include skyrocketing suspensions, outdoor adventure, and equity.
Weekly Report
The Good Old Days
Topics for this week include student apathy, classical education, and "Cicada-Geddon."
Weekly Report
Student Laziness and Productivity
Topics for this week include student laziness, civics education, and single-point rubrics.
Weekly Report
Misconceptions and Growing Minds
Topics for this week include misconceptions in education, solar eclipse resources, and reasons to attack clutter.
Weekly Report
Breaks and Brain Dumps
This week's topics include addressing teacher shortages, taking breaks, and using portfolios as a form of assessment.
Brain Dump
Brain Dumps #5 and #6 - World War I, Do Your Best, and High Expectations
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 * I administered a World War I quiz to my crew. They were allowed to use their notebooks. I am surprised that so many of them chose not to open it. * Recorded a screencast for the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion Learning menu. You can check it out