Weekly Report
Unstoppable
Topics for this week include the benefits of writing by hand, the internet connections homework gap, and teacher time savers.
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Teacher Leaders and Self-Compassion
This week's topics include educators as community leaders, classroom lighting, and how to live a good life.
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Cell Phones and Silent Discussions
Topics for this week include cell phones in schools, hearing from all students during class discussions, and what to do when your stress level surpasses your window of tolerance.
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Truth and the Mighty Pen
Topics for this week include writing by hand, Close reading, Black History Month, and media literacy.
Thirty Day Challenge
Success - Thirty Blog Posts in Thirty Days
This is my 30th blog post in thirty days. Each year, I set a goal to complete at least three Thirty-Day Challenges. You can find them all here. Receive Email Updates Initially, it seemed like such a big challenge, but I realized it wasn't so bad as I
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Learning Teams and Harnessing Anxious Energy
Topics include using learning teams, action research with PLCs, and keeping streaks alive.
Streaks
The Streak is Alive
Streaks can be a catalyst for growth.
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What's Important
Topics for this week include note-taking skills, test retakes, and morality in schools.
Education
The Secret to Forming a New Habit One Minute at a Time - Resources to Help Students Develop Good Habits
Focusing on small incremental improvements makes habit change seem more doable to 8th graders. That’s where the one-minute secret comes in.
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Your Best Self and Active Learning
Topics for this week include active learning, the power of Physical education, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Thirty Day Challenge
Thirty Posts in Thirty Days
My first 30-Day Challenge is to publish at least one article per day for thirty days in a row.
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Should I Grade Everything?
Topics for this week include what is necessary to grade, how teachers felt about this past year, and making good decisions.