Here are 3 key ways dynamic educators connect their lessons that will change your practice. Connect your lesson to the standard. Know what you want. Knowing what you want to get from students and how to get them to demonstrate... Continue Reading →
Creating L.I.T. (Linked, Informative, and Timely) "I Can" statements for students is one of the best things we can do as educators. Great "I Can" statements are closely aligned to the standard and help hold students and educators accountable for... Continue Reading →
“What are ‘I can’ statements, anyway” and “What’s the big deal?” These are typical questions for most secondary teachers who are trying to figure out how to meet the ever changing demands of education. Most districts are moving away from... Continue Reading →
Fisher and Frey have written and published a number of resources connected to gradual release of responsibility and have been sharing the benefits of this instructional framework for years. Many of us have benefited from gradual release when we were... Continue Reading →
This past week, I had an amazing adventure with someone I've come to consider as more than just a member of my professional learning network (PLN) but a good friend. There are people in your life who spark your greatness... Continue Reading →
Transitions: A Reflection on Moving from Assistant Principal to Principal Principal Thoughts: On the way to my goal of becoming a school principal, I’ve learned quite a few things while realizing that there is always more to learn. That’s the... Continue Reading →
Hear an audio version of this post here. Please understand that I am not a crier. So, when I admit that I was moved to tears not one, not two, but multiple times at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), I... Continue Reading →
The last half marathon I ran was one of the most challenging races I’ve ever experienced. The beauty was that it took place in the community that has become like home – High Point, NC. The challenge was that the... Continue Reading →
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