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97: The Principal's Pet: A Cautionary Tale
No one likes it when an administrator plays favorites. But what if the favorite is you? In this episode, I share a story about one of the most diffic…
7 years, 9 months ago
96: What's the Point of a Makerspace?
If you're like me, you've been a little slow to warm up to the idea of makerspaces in the classroom. In this episode, John Spencer helps me understan…
7 years, 10 months ago
95: Twelve Ways Teachers Can Build Their Emotional Resilience
To do this work and stick with it long enough to get good at it, you need a level of emotional resilience most other jobs will never require. In this…
7 years, 10 months ago
94: How accurate are your grades?
Grades impact everything from college admissions to whether students get to go on certain field trips. With so much at stake, how can we make sure ou…
7 years, 11 months ago
93: Eight Things I Know for Sure About Middle School Kids
Middle school students are a special breed, and I was lucky to teach them for years. In this episode, I'll share my own advice about what makes them …
7 years, 11 months ago
92: Frickin' Packets
Are your worksheets contributing to meaningful learning, or just keeping students busy?
8 years ago
91: Twelve Ways to Upgrade Your Classroom Design
Money and space are nice, but they are NOT prerequisites for learning-friendly design. In this interview with learning space expert Bob Dillon, we ex…
8 years ago
90: OMG Becky. PD is Getting SO MUCH BETTER.
The sit-and-get, one-size-fits-all model is disappearing. Taking its place are these 9 alternative models for teacher professional development.
8 years ago
90: OMG Becky. PD has gotten SO MUCH BETTER.
The sit-and-get, one-size-fits-all model is disappearing. Taking its place are these 9 alternative models for teacher professional development.
8 years ago
89: Restorative Justice in School: An Overview
With its focus on building relationships and repairing harm, rather than simply punishing students for misbehavior, restorative justice is being adop…
8 years, 1 month ago