When we think about recognizing students, the first groups that usually come to mind are our high achievers and athletes.… Read more Beyond Honor Roll: Recognition Ideas for Students Who Go Above & Beyond
Why Is Soft Power So Hard to Understand?
Government spending is front-page news these days. In recent articles and posts, U.S. support for overseas schools has become a… Read more Why Is Soft Power So Hard to Understand?
Fostering Belonging: From Faculty to Students
A few months ago, the faculty and staff at my school gathered to explore a fundamental question: How do we… Read more Fostering Belonging: From Faculty to Students
After the Compassion Summit: How Students Are Building a More Compassionate School Community
When students return from a transformative experience like the 2025 Compassion Summit, the real work begins. This year, my students… Read more After the Compassion Summit: How Students Are Building a More Compassionate School Community
Building Belonging with “Belongo”
Schools thrive when teachers and staff feel connected, supported, and valued. A strong sense of community isn’t just a nice… Read more Building Belonging with “Belongo”
My New Teaching Partner: AI
I’ll never forget the start of the school year: I was determined to make collaboration a priority. My grade-level teammates… Read more My New Teaching Partner: AI
Red Light/Green Light: Guiding AI Use in the Classroom
The first time I saw a student hand in an essay that was… weirdly perfect, I knew the game had… Read more Red Light/Green Light: Guiding AI Use in the Classroom
Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
Students spend much of their day on screens. While technology offers valuable learning tools, it also raises real concerns that… Read more Rebooting Real Life: A School Challenge for Balanced Technology Use
Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
In my classroom, extending student thinking beyond surface-level understanding is always a priority, and one concept that invites deeper exploration… Read more Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
My middle school colleagues and I have been busy this year developing an advisory program, and focusing on the concept… Read more Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
Educational Exploits 