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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...
Apr 8, 20233 min read


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...
Aug 15, 20222 min read


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...
Jul 31, 20203 min read


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...
Feb 27, 20202 min read


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...
Dec 28, 20182 min read


MAKE STUDENTS UNCOMFORTABLE:
Students should experience discomfort at some point every day. They should be confronted with challenging and rigorous tasks, held...
Jul 26, 20181 min read
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