I started a book study (The Burnout Cure by Chase Mielke) this week with 30 other educators around the region and our focus was on how much of our happiness is based on (1) Genetics; (2) Circumstances; and (3) Intentional…
Never stop learning
The search for the perfect lesson is one of the most exciting things in education, in my opinion. Whether your students are 4 or 94, the art of teaching is very much still alive in our current climate of high-stakes…
Moving forward
The stress level of students, families, teachers, staff, and administrators this year seems to be at epic levels. The combination of students back in the classroom full time who need to be reacclimated to learning after 18 months and a…
Give kids grace
I recently read a school started a new policy: kids who arrived late spent much of the day sitting in the auditorium as a punishment for the tardiness. My reaction to the article was one of sadness. The past four…
Time to start something new
Formative assessments are key to learning
I recently facilitated a workshop focused on formative assessments and was reminded how crucial these tools are in the classroom. Every lesson needs this gauge for teachers and students to measure the level of learning occurring. Summative, unit exams, are…