On Ramps to Education – “There’s no point in trying.”
I’m sure we’ve all, at one time or another, been so overwhelmed by a task at hand that we didn’t know where to start. Looking at the sheer volume or […]
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The Skull-Sized Kingdom
The other day I was listening to the Ten Percent Happier podcast, Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger. Dr. Waldinger referenced David Foster […]
On Ramps to Education – 5 Things Stopping Students from Initiating
In education, the conversation often revolves around achievement and finding ways to get students to achieve. We have in depth discussions about what achievement looks like, how to measure and […]
Unveiling the new ReimaginedSchools.com
I want to make a difference. I am not saying that was my original motivation to enter teaching. I became a teacher because: I enjoyed it; I was qualified; I […]
The beauty of structured one-on-one conferencing
I tried something new in January. Sometimes I think I’m nuts, initiating a novel task for myself at a hectic time. It’s always stressful at the end of semester when […]
The Easiest Grade Translation for a Gradeless Classroom
I am so excited! I love how seemingly minor alterations can create a huge mindshift. After years of using a grade translation chart tailored to each class, we finally came up […]
A New Vision of Education: Centering the Teacher-Student Relationship
The traditional model of education is characterized by a hierarchical organizational structure, with clear lines of authority and decision-making. This model is often referred to as a “top-down” approach to […]
Hacking Deficit Thinking w/ Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure
Dr. Kelsie Reed and Dr. Byron McClure discuss their book and strategies to shift towards strengths-based educational approaches. (website: hackingdeficitthinking.com) Bios: Dr. Byron McClure Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed.,
Reassessment vs. Retakes
There has been a lot of discussion in educational circles over the past 5 years or more regarding reassessment vs. retakes. How many chances should a student get to show […]
Heading Into Uncharted Waters
I have a lot on my mind, as I have been doing research for some new projects. So this post will not be a follow up to the last one, […]
