Tiny Moments in Teaching
Writing blog articles is a blessing and a curse. Blessing- expressing my opinion about current educational topics through exposure of…
My Quiet Rage: Against Objectives
I’ll just say it: I resent writing objectives. For those of you who may not teach, I offer a brief…
A Neglected Anniversary in Science Education
We didn’t light the autumn sky with homemade rockets or harness the wind to electrify remote villages. But in 1974 a group…
Educators: Are you talking about this election?
Dear educators, this is just a quick post to ask the question, “Are you talking about this upcoming election in…
Saying “No” To Another Meeting
The issue of “time” in terms of my professional learning community (PLC) has become very important to me lately. As…
Connected Educator Month
Did you know that October was “Connected Educator Month”? On Saturday in an effort to avoid the work I initially…
I Don’t Use Rewards — But My School Does
When I set up my classroom as a first-year teacher, I created a daily game system where students would compete…
Teacher wellness: On the decline?
Want to know what I’ve been wondering about lately? I want to know if teacher health/wellness is declining amidst the…
When is Enough, Enough?
“Ugh not another test!” That was one of the first things one of my students said to me this morning.…
Teacher Leaders “Reform”
I recently participated in an amazing Twitter chat with Patrick Riccards (@Eduflack). The topic related to educational reform. The most…