Archives for February 2024

Hey there, colleague — happy Leap Day! Tomorrow is March 1, which means (as my students like to remind me) that it’s Justin Bieber’s birthday. And that means, it’s my birthday, too. So in honor of the great occasion of Justin Bieber’s birthday, today I’m going to share forty things I’ve learned during my teaching […]

Note from Dave: I’m currently taking inquiries for PD visits to schools for the spring, summer, and fall. Schools tend to use me for issues around student motivation and engagement, recovering teacher morale, or returning to the fundamentals of teaching. All my visits come with resources that enable schools to keep the learning going after […]

After my recent article on the magicality of pop-up debates, some colleagues wrote in with a common question regarding students who can’t participate in pop-up debate. I do sometimes receive documentation—a 504 plan, an IEP, or a note from a doctor or counselor—that excuses a student from public speaking situations in the classroom. At the […]

Note from Dave: I’m currently taking inquiries for PD visits to schools for the spring, summer, and fall. To get an idea of the topics I cover, head here. If you’re a PD decision-maker or on a team that decides PD, use this form to be in touch. I’d love to explore coming to your […]

Is there a tool that helps students grow in confidence, content mastery, life skills, and joy — all at the same time, in any content area? While that laugh-worthy question sounds like something straight out of a snake oil sales pitch, believe it or not, I believe the answers is YES. That tool is pop-up […]