The Varsity Letterman
Is this the end of the 3 sport athlete? Recently I was at a track meet and got chance to…
When the Batteries Die
My Swedish grandmother had an important role in my childhood, and when I think of her or see her picture,…
Testing Mr. Dicus
As the majority of Americans are gearing up for baseball season, teachers are girding their loins for a less fun…
60 Days In
No, this is not the reality show 60 Days In, a tv series that follows seven individuals as they volunteer…
Wear Your COAT All Year
Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend the Celebration of Accomplished Teaching to honor Arizona’s newest (and renewed) National…
Teacher Robot
Have you ever been stuck? I mean… physically STUCK? I had that unpleasant experience when I was a child, running…
“I don’t want you to be mad at me.”
Exactly four years ago today, I published Spontaneous Professional Development, a brief post describing four cases demonstrating that, “Much of…
True Teacher Confession #2: Sometimes I Judge Too Quickly
I am not in the habit of asking that students not be placed in my classroom. In fact, I usually…
