Look at the following statements, and consider your level of agreement and whether or not a potential scenario exists where you would make such a statement. Think of each as it relates to the latest iteration of high-stakes testing in your context.
Read MoreWe Can’t Afford to Waste The Moments
Impact happens in the moments between everything else. Often, we don’t even recognize the opportunity that just came and went – but, the strength of our relationships allow those moments to impact lives for the better, rather than to simply become
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This is the True Story ……
This is the true story of 6 teachers in Arizona. Find out what happened to them when reality stopped being nice and teaching got real. Kellie Walsh has been in education for 16 years. She has a vast amount of
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Who Benefits?
For those who know me, I am a pretty big comic book nerd. I have been buying comics since I was 7 years old when my dad gave me his old collection of Batman, Superman, and Justice League comics. Identity
Read MoreThe Lawmakers’ Hands Were Shaking
A couple of weeks ago I joined members of our local union in Phoenix to meet and talk with state lawmakers. During this event I had a chance to learn about current education related bills from the union’s lobbyist, hear from several legislators
Read MoreAnti-Bullying Efforts in the Era of “Government by Tantrum”
A few years ago, I posted a blog asserting that adults need to consider the example they set as it pertains to bully-like behavior. I discussed examples of actions that we expect to be curbed by school administration and staff,
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Hear Us Through Poetry—We Need Collaboration Time
In October, I wrote about how much teachers need time for professional conversations with colleagues. It’s been on my mind a lot this year because I keep hearing teachers talking about how their professional development time is governed by “other”
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Change the Conversation
As I was watching T.V. with my daughter this week, the idea of “changing the conversation” was the theme of this particular episode in a children’s show. The T.V. show focused on changing the conversation of female actors from what they
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P/T Conferences: They’re the Experts
There was a quote on my mind a lot during parent-teacher conferences this year: “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” It’s been attributed to many authors. (You can check out
Read MoreImposter Syndrome or a Humility Check?
Are teacher leaders wizards or masons? The mason throws the mortar and trowels it smooth, lays the brick and taps it level. Each brick contributes incrementally to the wall, which defines the room, and room-by-room the house is built. The mason stands
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