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4 Ways to IGNITE Others
There isn’t a day that goes by where my inbox doesn’t have a message from an amazing educator or leader who is frustrated with a...

Developing an UBER-Based Classroom and School
I’m amazed by the business model and unique functionality of UBER. It is very interesting to me, to say the least. The UBER model...


The “Old Yeller” Teacher (This has nothing to do with screaming at kids.)
When I was a 7th grader, I read Old Yeller for English class. Well, I didn’t actually read it. My teacher assigned it to the entire...


I Just Spoke to My Son: Student Voice, Activated
My son, Eddie, just started 8th grade this year. He has always been a good student. He usually works hard. Eighth grade in our school...

"Here’s What I Learned in School this Week, Daddy!"
Many schools across the nation started a brand new school year few weeks ago. In New York State, this was the first week for my three...


The “Schools First!” Slogan for Managing Emotional Smoke & Fire
They say, “Where there is smoke, there is fire.” So, let’s apply that metaphor to this scenario: I like to believe that most educators...


How to Deal with Blame and Scapegoating at Your School
We’ve all been there . . . Someone within your school or district makes a mistake and now that person needs to “pay for it” in the eyes...


Understanding Accountability through “Selling Socks”
When I attended college as an undergraduate, I had a part time job selling shoes at a popular shoe store in a shopping mall located 10...
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