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The New York Times Ponders An Emerging Teacher Shortage
There is an emerging teacher shortage; I’m not surprised by that at all. When I resigned…
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15 Truths of Having Your Child Diagnosed with Cancer
Even though Ian’s cancer battle is years behind us, this list describes what we went through…
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Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: June
What are the best ways a teacher can demonstrate leadership in the classroom? One of my…
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Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: May
What are the quick ways to combat teacher stress in a classroom? The problem with classroom…
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Uncommon Core: Book Review by Dennis McCarthy
In Uncommon Core: 25 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in a Cookie Cutter Educational System,…
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Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: April
“How do you balance preparation for high stakes assessments with teaching and learning in your classroom?”…
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How to Put Yourself First and Still Love Someone
By guest blogger: Thomas Fitzgerald I will start with two truths: You will never be able to…
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Uncommon Core: book review by Karyn McWhirter
“Uncommon Core: 25 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed In a Cookie Cutter Educational System is a…
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Anxiety’s Guide to Public Speaking
By guest blogger: Mirade Leigh Some people have no problem speaking publicly. They can get…
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Opt-out Letter 2015
March 23, 2015 Dear New Hampshire School District, I am refusing to allow my child, Ian…
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Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: March
“What are the biggest mistakes teachers make when integrating technology into the classroom?” The biggest mistake…
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Top 12 Global Teacher Blogger Discussion: February
“What will be the most significant classroom innovation in the next 10 years?” The tide is…
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Hope Found: Lessons from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
I have a confession to make: I’m suffering. I say this not to elicit sympathy; I…