Clearly, it is time to stop doing what we have always done with our middle and high school students while expecting different results. (continue reading)
The community that is built through creating peer-alumni connections allows for a piece of home to remain with them throughout their college journey. (continue reading)
If you, like me, suffer from bouts of the Blahs, I encourage you to develop your own plan too. To take care of our students, to do our part in ensuring Leticia and other young people like her don’t fall into the Abyss, we must first stay clear of it ourselves. (continue reading)
Last fall, I wrote about the Blahs, a predictable time of year when I struggle with energy, motivation, and self-doubt. A friend pointed out that our students battle their own Blahs as well. (continue reading)
if you have a good readers workshop going in your classroom I give you a hi-five and say keep it up! There are, though, a few caveats that might cause you to consider the whole class novel approach... (continue reading)
it’s a sad but common belief among teachers and students that math manipulatives are a crutch to be outgrown and an intervention to be used only when necessary. (continue reading)
It may seem strange to think about cultivating focus. Although natural abilities can vary, focus can be improved, cultivated, and taught. (continue reading)
Research is important throughout the entire writing process, and it can be fun, too. Give it a try in your own writing instruction. Here's how. (continue reading)
