I recently had one of those lessons that didn’t go quite the way I expected. My 7th graders are in… Read more When A Philosophy Lesson Went Sideways: Free Resource and Reflection
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Mapping the Assessment Process: A Resource for Teacher Teams
A few weeks ago, I was asked to help lead a middle school team conversation about assessment. The meeting was… Read more Mapping the Assessment Process: A Resource for Teacher Teams
Class Activity: AI vs Real Life
This week I did a little experiment with my students and AI. I asked my students to copy and paste… Read more Class Activity: AI vs Real Life
When the World Interrupted Conferences – Student-Led Conference Resource
Sometimes the school events take a backseat to global events. At our school, parent-teacher conferences usually happen twice a year… Read more When the World Interrupted Conferences – Student-Led Conference Resource
Open to New Opportunities: We’re Recruiting for 2027-2028
Let me get right to it: my wife and I will be recruiting for international school positions for the 2027–2028… Read more Open to New Opportunities: We’re Recruiting for 2027-2028
Peace Treaty Activity
The world is sort of holding its breath, waiting for something positive to come out of the peace talks taking… Read more Peace Treaty Activity
When You Realize You’re the Veteran Teacher
There was a weird moment recently in my teaching career. I was no longer the young colleague whispering in the… Read more When You Realize You’re the Veteran Teacher
Partnering With Parents in the Age of the Online Gradebook
Recently I watched a video on Instagram posted by a school principal (@principal_lamb) – it was about a typical parent… Read more Partnering With Parents in the Age of the Online Gradebook
Teaching Students to Ask Better Questions
Teachers are often encouraged to celebrate student questions. That’s because questions signal curiosity, engagement, and thinking. A classroom where students… Read more Teaching Students to Ask Better Questions
Teaching Online Safety: What Worked, What Didn’t (Resources Linked)
Recently, my administration asked me to talk to students about online safety. To help deliver the content, I was provided… Read more Teaching Online Safety: What Worked, What Didn’t (Resources Linked)
