Leading a Recovery Discussion
There you are. Standing up in front of your staff. You are nervous for some reason even though you know them. You know them well. ...
Under-the-Radar Leadership
Note: Before you read this, please know that this is a blameless article for anyone out there who has kept quiet about something. Believe...
The COVID-19 Crisis through a Student’s Eyes
I recently spoke with Jack from Niagara Falls, NY. Jack is a 9th grader who has been out of school since March 16, 2020. He is not...
The Kid Who Likes Remote Learning
I know this kid who likes remote learning. He is fortunate to have a laptop and a solid internet connection at his house. He doesn’t...
The Importance of Teachers in Googleland
Disneyland is closed and Googleland is open (WIDE open and HEAVILY surfed more than ever before). Both of these places are where dreams...
A Sure-Fire Way to Increase Student Engagement in Your Classroom
NOTE: The following story is based on a TRUE story, without any embellishment or dramatization: When I was 13 years old, I was walking...
Defining the PERFECT Educator?
One of my close friends called me last night to vent. She wanted to apply for an Instructional Coach position in a different school...
Reflecting on the "Broken" System
Deming’s work, regarding quality control, has been extrapolated into the field of education for decades. One of his most profound ideas...
Did You Do Something Meaningful Today?
In Johann Hari’s book, Lost Connections, Hari reports that about 83% of us do not find our jobs to be meaningful. If we had a choice to...
Are You a Good Match to Work There?
Recently, I saw a school district job posting that included one essay question with its application packet. It was a very interesting...