WE GOT THE SPIRIT!
"WE GOT THE SPIRIT! YES, WE DO! WE GOT THE SPIRIT! HOW ABOUT YOU?" Back in my elementary cheerleading days, we used to chant something...
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Aug 15, 20222 min
GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PARENT SURVEY:
At the beginning of every year, I typically have some form of questioning for my students to get to know them better. This year was my...
Jul 31, 20203 min
BLACK STUDENTS DON'T NEED SYMPATHY!
It's really important for teachers to be on board with anti-racism in the classroom, especially after witnessing the disturbing video of...
Feb 27, 20202 min
BOOST MOTIVATION WITH STUDENT RESUMES!
I'm always thinking of ways that I can intrinsically motivate my students. It's always been my personal preference to not reward students...
Dec 28, 20182 min
FORCED APOLOGIES: HARMFUL OR HELPFUL?
Growing up, I learned to say "I'm sorry" or "I apologize" when I made a mistake. As an adult and an educator, my initial reaction when...
Jul 26, 20181 min
MAKE STUDENTS UNCOMFORTABLE:
Students should experience discomfort at some point every day. They should be confronted with challenging and rigorous tasks, held...
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