Urgency vs. Importance
We landed in Kwajalein Atoll after two weeks in quarantine. With no grading, planning, or teaching, I was tasked with…
A Call For Transparency
“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” – Dalai Lama When schools began opening…
Hybrid’s Not Enough- A Case for a Full Return
I was thrilled to begin hybrid instruction when my district decided to offer that option to families following fall break.…
Sending Up Flares: Teachers Are Calling For Help
“Is anyone else feeling like they are just hanging on by their fingernails?” This question, asked by a middle school…
Change is the Only Constant
Teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic has been TOUGH. What many people might not know is how much work teachers, administrators,…
Helping Parents Be Less Helpful
I was doing a virtual walkthrough in a Kindergarten teacher’s Zoom classroom. The lesson was on high frequency words. The…
Back to the Future – Where is Doc when you need him?
Think back, ALL the way back, to your first year of teaching. What do you remember? Were you as effective…
Online with a Teacher or In-Person with an IA?
Recently, I had a chance to touch up with a fellow teacher. We did the usual greetings and had a…
Reflection and Refinement in Remote Teaching
Are you constantly reflecting and refining your teaching practice? So many teachers have not gotten the support they need to…
“Get Out Of The Way”
Have you noticed some parents are too involved with their child’s learning? The ones that solve their problems, do their…
