Early in my teaching career I thought about moving into administration. I had been teaching for a few years and… Read more Leading Together
Category: Best Practices
Beyond Critical Thinking: Collaborative Thinking
As the 20th century drew to a close, educators and policymakers sought out strategies to prepare students for success in… Read more Beyond Critical Thinking: Collaborative Thinking
Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
As a history teacher, I spend a lot of time looking backwards. Yes, I do connect the past to the… Read more Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
AI Chatbots Are Here. Now What?
On December 9, The Atlantic published an article entitled ‘The End of High-School English’ which warned that AI chatbots, like… Read more AI Chatbots Are Here. Now What?
2022 Wrapped
Recently Spotify sent me a report, entitled 2022 Wrapped, detailing my activities on the audio streaming service for this year.… Read more 2022 Wrapped
Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?
In the 1950s, young people rejected obedience and compliance and began to rebel against their parents. Adolescents adopted a different… Read more Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?
Make Time for Magic
I have never been the kind of teacher who sits still. Throughout my career, I have reflected, constantly seeking ways… Read more Make Time for Magic
Reducing Smartphone Use: Authenticity vs. Authority
My school asked our grade-level team to talk to our students about smartphone usage. No phones in the classroom has… Read more Reducing Smartphone Use: Authenticity vs. Authority
Be Intentional When Creating Large-Scale Projects
Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to participate in a number of large schoolwide projects. These experiences have… Read more Be Intentional When Creating Large-Scale Projects
Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year
Every year, around the middle of June, I post a blog article advising teachers to hold off on celebrating summer… Read more Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year
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