Student learning is no accident!
One of my biggest take aways from a New Teacher Center Mentor Academy last year was, “the ones who are doing the talking are doing the learning.” The focus of that academy was Coaching for Equity, and we spent timing thinking about Conditions that Support Students with Exceptionalities. Early on in that academy, one of my amazing colleagues suggested that… Read More
As a student, I always saw September as an opportunity to rewrite my story. I could make a good impression on my new teachers. I would keep better track of my materials and assignments and maybe even be one of those kids that seemed to “have it all together.” These days, I still find myself resolving to do better every… Read More
After hearing/ reading the unrelenting enthusiasm of my colleagues who have attended ‘edcamps’ and ‘unconferences,’ I determined I needed to experience this phenomenon for myself. Could it really be that everyone who attended these events got exactly what they wanted and more? People who had experienced unconference-style events reported feeling professionally satisfied, respected and invigorated. My attitude is generally pretty… Read More
For the last two years I have been welcomed into many classrooms as a coach, or as my favorite mentor Jan so accurately describes: a thought partner. When she used that language two years ago during our first New Teacher Center Mentor Academy, I had no idea just how connected I would feel to that phrase today. I have partnered… Read More
Dear Teachers, This morning I reflected once again, on the important roles we all play in the lives of so many children. This past week was an emotional roller coaster for so many of us. Glued to the news, many of us saw images and scenes play out that seemed more like clips from a film (set anywhere but here)… Read More
Lately, I’ve found myself having conversations with many educators who think self-assessment is a good idea… but just aren’t sure about putting it into practice. Consequences of thoughtful self-assessment: 1. Students reflect on their process, performance, actions. 2. Students become more aware of their learning and/ or actions- in the moment!! “Johnny, don’t you ever think before you speak?!?” (which… Read More
A crash course on trauma-informed teaching
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This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast, I’m giving you an overview of and a solid foundation for understanding trauma-informed teaching practices. You’ll learn ways that trauma impacts students and what we can do to support kids without carrying the weight of that trauma ourselves. I’ll a...How do you get ready for the week?? As a #teachermom, I’m in the car with kids (and more bags than I can carry in one trip) by 6:20.
Every. Second. Counts.
And I’m always looking for new ideas. Swipe to see how we’ve solved the “getting dressed” stress... This... and I’m not going to lie: if my husband didn’t pack the car with my hot coffee and breakfast, I’d NEVER make it out of the driveway... what’s your secret?? How do you tackle the week?
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Mentally prepping for a Monday is easy when all the warm ups are ready to go!! No #sundaynightblues here!
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Now if only my lunch would pack itself🤔
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But it’s gotta hit ALL the kids. Not just the one from last week. Turns out that didn’t count.
On a positive note, I was much better prepared this time! I told my husband to grab the “In Case of Puke” box and we were in business!
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Is March OVER YET? Because I am definitely over IT!!!
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💡Saw this great idea earlier this week and already tried it out in one of my favorite 6th grade classrooms.
💡Need a pencil? Take one & write your name. Your classmates will never let you forget to return it at the end of class!
📈The result: All pencils are accounted for on Friday!
✏️No teacher discussion wasted on pencils ALL WEEK.
🏆No students asking the forbidden question.
🎤ONLY students reminding students to return their borrowed pencils!
