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A few years ago, I was taking my son to school, and I asked him, “How’s it going?” He said, “Oh, Dad, it’s just another day.” As I looked in his eyes, I could see the very life being sucked out of him because there was no anticipation or expectation. There was no engagement. In education, there’s a lot of …
As the end of the school year slowly begins to work its way into students’ minds, spring can become the most challenging time of year for educators. In today’s video I’ll share with you some great tips to help with the hurdles you may be facing.
As an early student, I experienced a variety of educational settings. I learned firsthand what conditions create supportive, emotionally stable environments for students to learn in, and which environments stifle their creativity. It’s all about paying attention to the learner, helping them connect to their surroundings, and encouraging them to define themselves by what they ARE instead of what they’re …
It’s February. I call it Love-with-a-Cherry-on-Top month. We celebrate both Valentine’s Day and George Washington not lying about chopping down his father’s favorite cherry tree! For educators, it’s a good month to consider how we can help students “feel the love” even when they come to us with major trauma and dysfunction happening in their lives. (Think hunger, abuse, financial …
The holidays are a busy time for everyone. But for educators, combining normal school responsibilities, family holiday activities, and school holiday activities, gives a whole new meaning to the word “busy.” During this time many school leaders have their own special traditions to show appreciation to staff. Those traditions are important, and valuable. And in addition to the unique activities …
