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It’s Not Them, It’s You
When classroom engagement is lacking, the answer lies within. In the best of times, teachers often get frustrated attempting to …
Our Standardized Testing System is Inherently Flawed and it May be Hurting Kids
Could we be doing more harm than good? Saying that our standardized testing system is flawed is akin to saying …
Where is the Push to Make the Internet a Utility?
Why is guaranteeing the Internet in every home not a priority? School is back and with it is distance learning …
The National Praise and Scorn of Teachers in the World of COVID-19
How did teachers go from heroes to being the target of criticism in the span of six months? At the …
The Power of Backwards Design
Whether it be for lessons, units or curriculum, Backwards Design should be the chosen method. When I landed my first …
Summer Vacation: Time to Relax and Improve
Summer is a crucial time for teachers to focus on self-improvement Summer vacation is a term that only school children …
Summer Schooling and the Critical Role of Parents
Even though the school year is over, this summer it is crucial that parents continue instruction to lessen the COVID-slide. …
VR as the Future of Education?
With distance learning giving us a taste of the future, what will the future of education actually look like? With …
3 Key Takeaways from Distance Learning in the Hopes of Improving It
It is important to reflect on the experience of Distance Learning so that we can improve it moving forward. As …
George Floyd, Protests, and Teaching the Uncomfortable Topics.
It is crucial that we educate our students about all matters, especially those that impact our world. I should start …
The False Focus on the Future of Education
Are those in charge looking too far ahead? I love alliteration as much as I love considering what is coming …
Is Distance Learning Working?
Is this the future of education? I had previously written about the monumental achievement of porting traditional classroom instruction to …
Teacher Appreciation Day
It should be more than once a year, but let's get it right today. Teaching is a terribly difficult job. …
Engagement and Distance Learning
Changing our tactics in the digital classroom. You’ve spent years working on your ability to engage your students in the …
Parenting Through Distance Learning
The crucial role parents play in distance learning and beyond. You didn’t sign up for this, but here it is; …
Covid-19, Distance Learning, and Education
At the beginning of the New Year, the United States was hit with a pandemic the likes of which we …