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May 4, 2022
Lighten Your Leadership Load
It happens every year. Like clockwork. I know it's coming...so you'd think I'd be better prepared. Every Summer (and sometimes into the...
Oct 13, 2020
The Great Pumpkin-Painting Project
Talking about the books we're reading is a powerful practice...and sharing the characters we love sends positive ripples into the reading...
Apr 15, 2020
30-Second BookTalk is BACK!
The #30SecondBookTalk is back and better than ever! This year we’re opening things up like never before and everyone is invited to join...
Nov 21, 2018
4 Leadership Fake-Outs
A Collaborative Post by: Eric Skanson, Elementary Principal (MN) and MESPA President-Elect LaQuita Outlaw, Middle School Principal (NY)...
Jul 17, 2018
The Heart and Soul of Reading
Have you ever been around a person who shares their passion for a topic in such an authentic way that you can't help getting excited? My...
Apr 29, 2018
The World Championship of Booktalks (Video)
The wait is over! With over 30,000 votes cast in round one, excitement has been building for this year’s final four #30SecondBooktalk...
Mar 19, 2018
The World Booktalk Championship is Back!
If passion is the spark that ignites creativity, then get your fire extinguishers ready! This year’s podcast is a whole new level of...
Jan 17, 2018
Do You Have What It Takes To Be The Next World Booktalk Champion???
Quick quiz: When you read a great book, do you find yourself unable to contain your excitement? Do your “booktalks” inspire the masses to...
Dec 30, 2017
Bookcast Episode #2
Bookcast is back and kids are buzzing about the books they're reading. Episode #2 featured some incredible students having authentic...
Nov 22, 2017
Bookcast
This year we're launching a new student podcast called, "Bookcast," and I couldn't be prouder of our kiddos. We've been doing podcasting...
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