What Great Teachers Do Differently 14 Things that Matter Most Copyright 2004 Todd Whitaker Many common sense ideas Great for new teachers or reminders for veteran teachers 1. It’s People Not Programs No program is better than an effective teacher. Being a teacher is about relationships. Presentation is key. Must have credibility, relationships, and excitement... Continue Reading →
As parents, I think we can all agree that remote learning is rough on a family. Parents have jobs, kids are home alone, we need to find childcare for younger ones, and life just keeps going, even though the world is in a state of chaos. Here are some tips that I would give to... Continue Reading →
When you are a mom, you have to show up. A mom can’t look at her 7-year-old and say, “I can’t today.” She can't tell her teenage son, "I can't help you with your homework tonight." A teacher can’t walk into the classroom and tell her students, “I’m having a hard time with everything, I... Continue Reading →
As I have tried to grapple with the rage in our world, and how people are supposed to help, it comes back to educating our children. I teach in a predominately white school corporation, but I still give my students materials that focus on issues we are facing in the world and the world that... Continue Reading →
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