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Leading a Recovery Discussion
There you are. Standing up in front of your staff. You are nervous for some reason even though you know them. You know them well. ...


Under-the-Radar Leadership
Note: Before you read this, please know that this is a blameless article for anyone out there who has kept quiet about something. Believe...


The Art of Professional Short-Cuts--A GUEST Blog for EduMatch Publishing
It took me years to remember and use “Ctrl C” and “Ctrl V” on my computer keyboard for copying and pasting stuff into my documents. I’m...


Virtual Learning Fatigue
This is [one scenario] happening in lots and lots of places around the country right now: Sarah wakes up at 7:00 a.m. She turns on her...


A Sure-Fire Way to Increase Student Engagement in Your Classroom
NOTE: The following story is based on a TRUE story, without any embellishment or dramatization: When I was 13 years old, I was walking...


Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher
I’ve told my story before—in lots of places to lots of people across the nation. It also appears in bits and pieces in my co-authored...


Tamara Has a Problem
Tamara, a 6th grade student in Amherst, NY, told me about her school day yesterday. I was visiting her school principal and stumbled...


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...


Squeezing All the Fun Out of School
My daughter, Ellen, age 9, brought home a 2-sided flyer from school the other day. Here it is: Also coupled with a “no cupcake” school...


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...
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