Stupid Questions & Unforgettable Educators
Halfway through my sixth grade year, I was accepted into Flare, the gifted program. I was beyond excited because
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Edu Podcasts Offer a Quick Shot of Inspiration
I am a HUGE podcast fan. A few of my favorites are This American Life, Radiolab, and Planet Money, but that wasn’t always the case.
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How Savvy Educators Meet Compliance Guidelines with No Extra Work
Not that long ago, I sat down to lunch with the CEO of our company and a prominent attorney in Mississippi who provides legal counsel for almost every school...
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STEM to STEAM: Why the Arts Matter
Growing up in Mexico city, when I was in elementary school, one of the things that excited me the most about going to school was the art class. Creating...
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BASIC Magic: Programming and Student Wonderment
I loathed math in elementary school. Not because it was too difficult, but I simply could not find it interesting, and that did not jive well with my already...
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The Old School Code of Silence
You are in fifth grade. The last bell rings, and as your herd is trampling into the hall, YOUR MOM suddenly appears right there at Mrs. Harper’s classroom...
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Outdated Calling Methods Keep Your Teachers from Reaching Out
During my years as a high school teacher, I reasoned that students at that age should take responsibility for their own education. That is to say, independent...
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I'm not an educator. The closest I've ever come to knowing how to teach would be what I've learned somehow through osmosis. I come from a lineage of teachers...
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Conference Like a Pro: Tips and tricks for making the most of your conference experience
Attending conferences for Professional Development can be a lot of fun - but the logistics can be a pain! Here is a quick set of tips to help make your PD...
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