In 2018, while pursuing my master’s degree, life handed me a lesson I never expected. My father-in-law had been battling… Read more Lesson Learned: Compassion Became My Curriculum
Tag: Best Practices
From Microwaves to Manuscripts: Teaching for Authentic Writing in the Age of AI
When AI first arrived in our classrooms, it felt like the starting gun went off in a bizarre race. Edu-tainers… Read more From Microwaves to Manuscripts: Teaching for Authentic Writing in the Age of AI
Teaching the Internet Generation to Create, Not Just Consume
There’s a line from the The Dark Knight Rises film circulating around online: “You merely adopted the dark; I was… Read more Teaching the Internet Generation to Create, Not Just Consume
Beyond Honor Roll: Recognition Ideas for Students Who Go Above & Beyond
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
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
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
Crafting a Classroom Community with Strategic Seating
Since COVID, I’ve really leaned into classroom strategies that provide students with a more comfortable and safe learning environment. Student… Read more Crafting a Classroom Community with Strategic Seating
‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway
For Christmas I received the book Think Again by organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The book explores the concept of mental… Read more ‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway
Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Recently I read a New York Times article about the practice of looping. It’s a concept that has been rolling… Read more Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
This year was my first in my new school. While the experience has been rewarding for myself and my family,… Read more Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
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