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Academic Vocabulary: Call it what it is!
Recently I was sitting in a classroom, catching up on some emails and taking care of “desk work”. I do this often instead of being in the office, because I …
Targets, Objectives, and Experiences, Oh My!
The following statement is long, confusing, and will cause you to question your understanding of it, Here we go… A standard differs from an objective, which differs from a …
A Plea to Families of Children in School
Dear Families (Parents & Guardians), I am a principal of an elementary school. Every single day I see teachers and teacher assistants who give their very best to kids…lots of them. …
Lifeline of a Lead Learner
Teacher: “Okay, boys and girls…today we are increasing our amount of creative free writing.” Students: (in a wave across the room) “YEEEESSSSS!” This is the conversation I am listening to …
Moving from a Classroom of Kids to a Community of Learners
Discipline and classroom management are two major components of school culture. Within each classroom is a community that runs differently from the next room down the hall. All communities together …
Learning and Leading: A Joyful Leader's Journey 