As educators, we know a lot about learning, organization, human beings. We use a lot of research to help us do our jobs on a regular...

Curiosity is a key disposition of an avid learner. In these times of uncertainty, we need to be avid learners but sometimes it can be...

Ever hear something shocking or that angers you and immediately start in with the expletives, verbal diarrhea, whatever? Us, too. Check...

Recapturing the adventure in learning has been my top level goal for a long time. I spent hours in my own school constantly searching for...

Goal setting may be an important process in being productive and increasing efficiency but is there a right way to do it? Are there...

When we went into remote learning mode, I noticed that there were some new elements of my schedule and day to day activity that needed...

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Life is upside down. The best we can do right now is gift ourselves and our students with grace, kindness, and flexibility. If you took...

Most people (in Vermont at least) cringe at the mention of PLPs. We all think the idea is great but most of us are still struggling, even...

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Play engages. We all need some play time right now, and games are the perfect answer. You're likely playing them at home in some...

Being the Badass teacher you always imagined for yourself is NOT now. Badass looks like survival right now and that's okay. Remember all...

Let's take a breath and imagine some possibilities.

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Conferences can seem like an overwhelming and time consuming replacement for grading but if you are creative and efficient, there are ways t

Conferences can seem like an overwhelming and time consuming replacement for grading but if you are creative and efficient, there are ways t

Can students tell you what they are learning each day? We don't mean what they are doing, but what they are actually learning.