Last week I received an email that made me chuckle. Apparently, Banned Website Awareness Day is spreading across the web. Educators nationwide are arriving at work everyday to find that they can no longer access websites that support their classroom
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When I was in the classroom my goal was to make a difference in the lives of my students. Now, that my practice spans an entire school building, I strive to make a difference in the lives of my colleagues.
Read MoreToday’s blog was inspired by Jimmy Fallon’s book, Thank You Notes. The book is based on his TV show where he expresses gratitude for everything from the slow moving family walking in front of him on the sidewalk to the
Read MoreI am happy to no longer be a first year teacher. I remember bits and pieces of the nine months, but what stands out the most after ten years is that I resigned. Yes, after that first year I quit.
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Is there another industry where decision-making is dominated by so many without any experience or advanced training in the field?
Read MoreI have worked with students for so long that I consider myself a caring and flexible person – I lay out the expectations for both me and my students. We work along those guidelines, and have for the most part,
Read MoreThis was a direct quote from a future teacher as she left my room after her first observation. Directly after hearing this, I was conflicted with emotions. As I am quickly approaching my mid-30s, my vanity was flattered that I could
Read MorePersonal Facebook friends of mine know that, from time to time, I post links, blogs and overall feelings about the teaching profession in addition to the usual, daily things like, “Alaina Adams is eating Frosted Flakes right now.” On September
Read MoreHow sophisticated is your teacher? This is the question many teachers will be asked starting in fall 2012. New teaching standards and teacher evaluations will be rolled out in Arizona and in many other states. New teacher evaluations will be
Read MoreThe long summer months have created quite a longing for me to hear drops of water falling. Finally, this past weekend there was music to my ears as the rain came down. It was blissful. However, when I walked into
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