Here are a few days worth. Friday, April 19th, 2024 * Finished up the second day of student-led conferences. Everyone showed up which is wonderful and rare. I hope our discussions will do some good. * We managed to clean up the mess we left after our World War II kick-off event.
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include student apathy, classical education, and "Cicada-Geddon."
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Curiosity has many benefits – it keeps you young, helps you learn, and fosters better relationships.
Ruck Reflection
Even near the end, it's important to keep those expectations high.
Ruck Reflection
Awe is good for your health.
Education
Teachers need and deserve more uninterrupted planning time during the regular school day.
Education
Brace yourselves for this once in a lifetime natural event that's about to take center stage - the grand cicada emergence.
Brain Dump
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 * The sun was shining, and it felt great to get outside and blow all the leaves and debris off my lawn. * We had our first grill out of the season. I have a classic (old-school) Weber grill. Tonight’s meal wasn’t fancy; we all hankered
Weekly Report
Topics for this week include student laziness, civics education, and single-point rubrics.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Regular doses of awe enhance your well-being and make you a nicer person.
Ruck Reflection
Even after 25 years of teaching, I still get the Sunday Scaries.
Ruck Reflection
As I age, I'm learning to allow a little more noise and chaos in my class. Learning and creativity are messy.