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May 20, 2019

2 Ways Leaders Carry the Banner

The picture above is me on my radical BMX bike circa 1985. I'll get back to my bike in a minute, but first I want to share a quick story...

May 13, 2019

30 Second BookTalk Championship Round (Video)

Our final round video speaks for itself and we can’t wait to hear what you think. Don’t forget to VOTE and please share your booktalk...

May 13, 2019

Self-Care, EduHeroism & Hugh Jackman

I was recently watching a short video featuring a behind-the-scenes look at how the soundtrack for the Greatest Showman came to be. Since...

Apr 22, 2019

World BookTalk Championship (Video)

The #30SecondBookTalk is back and this year's bracket is on fire! We’ve gathered the best of the best: 16 epic book talks, each only 30...

Feb 7, 2019

Booktalk DJ Extreme

This blog was recently published on the Scholastic Reader Leader blog. It is co-authored by Brad Gustafson and Gabe Hackett, two school...

Dec 18, 2018

Three Important Things (and One Promise) from Reclaiming Our Calling

Many of us are feeling a tension in education. We’ve been asked to prioritize student achievement above the human beings doing the actual...

Nov 6, 2018

Is this for school or for real?

It's funny how the same hallways and school displays I walk by every day catch my attention when something small changes. (Has this ever...

Sep 19, 2018

4 Questions Learning-Savvy Leaders Ask

Recently, a student approached me in the lunchroom to pitch an idea. The idea required a little bit of help with technology - which I was...

Aug 22, 2018

Student vs. System

The system should always support the learner, right? And when the system does not support the learner it may be time to rethink the...

Jul 31, 2018

Am I Making This a Bigger Deal Than It Is?

Something happened at school this past Spring that has stuck with me. I initially thought my feelings would fade, but this small-moment...

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