Teach Children Well

Educators tend culture. They tend the culture of their classrooms, schools and systems.  Recently I outlined a list of   important aspects o...

In education, a small boost of recognition, acknowledgement, gratitude and understanding goes a long way. When was the last time you recogni...

At times when one looks out into the world, he or she may feel frustration or even anger and think, Why aren't things different, or Why ...

Today as I contemplated my professional goals, my husband asked, "What's your dream job?" I thought about it, and remark...

Inclusion came to be a mainstay in my school system about 25 years ago.  The concept of including all children in the regular education prog...

Teaching teams were announced yesterday. My team will change, and there's still one spot left to be filled.  I knew change was in the wo...

Lately, I've been discouraged.  I've been discouraged because I care.  I know that when systems are carefully constructed and though...

The furniture has been shifted to make room for our upcoming endangered species open house.  The projects are nearing completion. Now i...

I've been observing students closely lately to see the reasons for their behavior. In particular, I've been watching play on the b...

I play a very small, but important role in the work place.  I'm in charge of the education of a classroom of bright and talented childre...

A day in school can be long particularly when the demands outnumber the minutes in a day, but no matter what we do, we will do a good job if...

Are you an idealist? Are you led by visions of excellence and a job well done? Do you sometimes drive your colleagues and classmates crazy...

Weekly Classroom Memo Do you write a weekly memo--a memo that lists the week's focus, main events and future considerations? I belie...

There are so many options in our world today, so many paths to travel.  Your life, in so many ways, is only limited by your imagination an...

The natural world inspires the best of us. As much as possible we need to create environments that evoke the wonderful potential humanity ...

Ning Protocol I have been using NING for the past five years as my class's closed social network. I'm convinced that upper ele...

I've been looking for greater role definition in education, but now I realize that has to come from me. Curriculum leaders, coaches ...

Each day is like the big game. You create strategy, prep materials, anticipate challenges and meet the day ready to win . The win is effect...

Students enjoy making films, and there are so many tools for easy film making available today. If you've made a film, you understand h...

The Weave of Performance How do you nurture a new idea?  I typically use this process. Think about a need and how we can meet it. Rea...