Hang on, we’re almost there! Schools in Arizona are in the chaos of the end-of-the-school-year that hits in mid-May every year. Secondary schools are prepping and reviewing for exams. Determining who is exempt, holding academic awards nights, and recognizing graduates.
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It happened. We waited for two years. We rescheduled, waited, and watched. Then we did that some more. A few months turned into a year, then two years. Then it finally happened. We celebrated. One of my favorite events is
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Do you know why birds sign just before dawn? Scientists believe it’s to tell their mate they made it through the night, as a way of saying, “I’m still here.” Maybe that’s why we sing too-as a way of
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Across the state of Arizona, school districts and education professionals are breathing a huge sigh of relief. The Arizona Legislature issued budgets in July or August, but we all found out that there is a limit to the dollar amount
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Core Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. I know what you’re thinking: that’s what the tests do! Yes, this is mandated and micromanaged if you teach a tested subject. I want to challenge you to
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Me: I’ll have the breakfast special. Server: how would you like your eggs? Me: scrambled Server: bacon, ham, sausage, or turkey sausage? Me: bacon, very crisp. Server: white, wheat, rye, sourdough, English Muffin, or blueberry muffin? Me: ooooh, blueberry muffin.
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Joy: Noun 1. The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying. 2. A source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated. 3. The expression or display of
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Core Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.* This statement seems easy enough to interpret. Of course, a teacher has to know their subject area to teach it to someone else.
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Take care of yourself. Are you eating well? Do you have a hobby? What do you do for fun? We’ve all heard it. Take time for yourself. It seems that self-care is all the rage lately. I agree that setting
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