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Time Saving Tips for Teachers
As teachers, we often feel like we don't have enough time. Between administrative tasks, compiling and analyzing data, parent communication, lesson planning, and grading, it can quickly become overwhelming. I spend entirely too much time talking with peers, and too...
Schools are Not the Problem
This topic has long been heavy on my heart. I've privately preached about my frustrations with our society's, and our bureaucracy's views on education in America. This morning, I read this speech from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos and it...
The Why & How of Number Sense
"If you are a parent of a child in the K-12 system, there is today just one thing you should ensure your offspring has mastered in the math class by the time they graduate: number sense." Dr. Keith Devlin, mathematician at Stanford University Number sense is the...
Art Inspired Christmas Parent Gifts
I work at an arts integrated magnet school, and I'm always looking for meaningful ways to incorporate the arts into our day. I love using art in our parent gifts throughout the year, and Christmas is no different. Because I'm looping with my class for 3 years, I...
