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(Whispers in Own Ear...)
Sometimes our eyes and experiences deceive us. In fact, if our own frame of reference is the only compass we carry we may miss the very...
Jun 26, 2020


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...
Nov 6, 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...
Apr 29, 2018


The Best Part of Our Story is You
I'll never forget sitting in the audience of Minnesota's largest conference for elementary principals. It was February and despite the...
Apr 11, 2018


1 Thing Personalized Learning Might be Missing
The picture above will make more sense in a minute. First, I want to share how my Saturday morning started. I woke up this weekend and...
Feb 10, 2018


Bookcast Episode #2
Bookcast is back and kids are buzzing about the books they're reading. Episode #2 featured some incredible students having authentic...
Dec 30, 2017


When They Come Back
Recently, a former student named Sofia stopped by Greenwood Elementary to say hi and deliver a special gift. I'll get to that story in a...
Dec 15, 2017


Cafeteria DJs: What, Why & How
Our teachers do so many things to amplify student voice in their classrooms. It's important for me to find different ways to support the...
Nov 30, 2016

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