One of the best strategies I have learned came from my first mentor, famed teacher Rafe Esquith. He said to find ways to bring your own interests and...
Beginning in their college preparation years, teachers begin to learn all sorts of strategies for the classroom. They are asked to consider their...
Are you READY for Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is February 2nd. It's a time when people look to a groundhog to find out whether or not we will be...
Author note: The following is a series of blogs featuring excerpts and concepts from my upcoming book, tentatively titled: The Awakened Supervisor:...
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Kung Hei Fat Choy!
That’s Happy New Year in Chinese. 2020 is the Year of the RAT. Those born under this Chinese zodiac sign...
Martin Luther King's birthday is January 15th. Share these Factoids with your students.
Did you Know?
1. The only non-president to be honored...
Note: The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book, tentatively titled: The Awakened Supervisor: Embedding Mindfulness-based Practices in...
“Our students earn 3 college credits while developing content that is used in the broadcast.” – Kris Hupp
National award-winning educator, Kris...
“We want to be leaders in the transition out of the traditional education ideals, to a more applicable, real-world educational approach.” – Jeff...
“Keeping track of our well-being is the key motivator for enjoying our work with compassion, be it in classroom or elsewhere.” – Vishal Sharma...
Looking for a possible Interactive Notebook Activity to use with kids just before the holidays (or the week you return in the new year)?
Bonne...
With two articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump,(the 45th president of the United States), became only the 3rd president in U.S....
With this being the time of year for the story, A Christmas Carol, it's a great opportunity to learn about its author,Charles Dickens. One of the...
Fun Facts:
1. In 2019, a Norway Spruce tree from the village of Florida, New York, was selected as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree....
Author's note: The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book, tentatively titled: The Awakened Supervisor: Embedding Mindfulness-based Practices...
On December 1, 1955, a tired seamstress living in Montgomery, Alabama, made history. Rosa Parks was an African American woman who broke the law when...
“It’s really encouraging to see an increasing number of models that take a learner-centric approach which considers the challenges that young...
“Children are increasingly required to navigate ambiguity, reconcile conflicting viewpoints and identify fake or misleading online content. The key...
November is Thanksgiving time and most of us will be celebrating with a turkey dinner. Did you know that the Native American Indians were...
1. Over the years, many people took samples of Plymouth Rock. Today, it is now 1/3 the size it was during the time of the Pilgrims.
2. The...