It’s easy to give advice, but sometimes it’s hard to take it. Today, we are four weeks into the school year and things are settling down and ramping up, all at the same time. If your an educator you know
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Far Away Look
Wrapping up the school year is always exciting and stressful all at the same time. Regardless of who you are, parents, teachers, staff members – everyone feels overwhelmed. Often times we walk around with a far-away look in our eyes
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Two-By-Ten Strategy Part 2
Earlier this year, I shared a blog about how teachers at my school are using the two-by-ten strategy to build relationships with at-risk scholars. You know the ones. The scholars that challenge our patience. The scholars who push back and
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Two-By-Ten Strategy Part 1
Recently at my school, we have begun to look at those strained relationships with scholars as opportunities. You know the ones. The scholars that push us to our limits and challenge our patience. The scholars who test our good last
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Don’t Assume
I’ll be honest. I struggle with long breaks away from school because I wonder if our scholars have what they need to be safe. Are they getting enough food? Are they supervised? Are they getting enough rest? Are they engaging
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Something About Christmas Time
There are days and weeks that as educators we just wash from our minds and as soon as they are over we forget and move on. The first week of school, the last week of school and the week before
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Days Like Those
Earlier in October, Bryce Brothers shared the blog, Days Like Today. As I read his story, I realized there are days I struggle with similar issues but on a slightly different level. I am pretty sure all educators, regardless of
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