On Being Present
My family has a multitude of traditions that keep us grounded and connected to one another. For example, during Winter Break we know that...
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Aug 16, 2017
The Story behind the Stories
There are so many good things happening in education that there's really no excuse for a leader NOT to highlight the work of students,...
Aug 8, 2017
This Changes Everything
I probably haven't shared this story enough before. (Especially since it has impacted me so much as an educator and father.) It was...
Aug 4, 2017
Business Cards that Booktalk
I remember being a kid in elementary school (and middle school too, if I'm being honest) and getting really excited each time our local...
Aug 1, 2017
3 Practical Tips for Working with Challenging Parents
E-mail is quick. E-mail is efficient. And e-mail is often an educator's worst enemy when trying to build relationships or work through...
Jun 5, 2017
Rethinking Innovation
I’ll acknowledge the “elephant on the screen” by confirming there’s a large hexagon pictured above. We’ll get to that in a second, but...
May 31, 2017
Fences, Wells & Mona Lisas
A couple months ago I heard a story that I haven't been able to shake. Our pastor shared the story from John 4:1-14 that I've heard a...
May 28, 2017
Simple, Smart Tips for Effective Technology Use
This blog post was almost titled, "The Role of Fidget Spinners in Education" but I got distracted and had to rename it! More on that in a...
Apr 7, 2017
Nothing Worthwhile Begins as Effortless
If you haven't seen the above video yet you really need to check it out. George Couros blogged about it yesterday. I was immediately...
Apr 2, 2017
1 Sentence Grants
You might be thinking, "I don't have time to write a grant" or maybe even "How can a single-sentence lead to anything meaningful?" The...
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