School districts around the country are doing away with homework, according to the latest education headlines. But research clearly shows that the solution
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Holding Teachers Accountable Without Adequate Teacher Prep Programs Is a Set-Up
One of my resolutions for this new year is to think outside of silos and to start connecting the dots between the wide, disparate, and interwoven factors w
Read MoreAfter a Year Like 2018, Teachers Can No Longer Stay Silent About Injustice
After a year like this one, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and questioning how so many injustices can still exist in our nation today. Just think abou
Read MoreDecember Can Be Tough. Let’s Bring Empathy and Grace Into Our Schools in the New Year
Everyday moments have the power to transform our thinking around the most important ideas in education. I was stopped cold in my tracks by just such a mome
Read MoreHow You Can Help Your Students Cope With Holiday Stress
Not all of your students look forward to the upcoming holiday season. [pullquote position=”right”]For many, this time off brings a lot of stress and anxiet
Read MoreStrong Student Relationships Aren’t Just Beneficial, They’re Essential
As educators, we have each had the pleasure of teaching at least one “challenging” student. Some of us have had the privilege of educating the “challenging
Read MoreThree Things I Learned in My First Year as a Principal and a New Year’s Resolution
If you ask an educator to think back to their first year of teaching, you will probably get a wide range of reactions, but the general consensus will likel
Read MoreYes, I’ve Been Hit by Students, But I Still Believe Suspensions and Expulsions Are Not the Answer
Betsy DeVos wants to end the Obama-era discipline guidance that addresses the over-suspension and expulsion of students of color. Betsy DeVos is wrong. And
Read MoreI’m a Teacher Not a Boxer, and I’m Tired of Being Beat Up by My Students
I had a job interview recently. Even though I am pretty well known for my work with older students I was interviewing for a K-2 special education classroom
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