Over the years of my career so far, I’ve found a small number of posters that deserve space on my classroom walls. Like any tool, these posters act as multipliers of the skill and understanding I bring to bear in using them. If I don’t deeply understand what they mean and how to develop that […]
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Everest Statements and Clarity of Purpose – the Complete DSJR Guide
Quick note: Are you interested in a new poster for your classroom this year? I’ve finally got some for sale, right here. I’ve even got a Rainbow of Why poster available (here), per common request. Also note that I’ve made a few mugs for sale (this one will appeal to those of you who appreciate […]
A Complete Classroom Management Guide for an Enjoyable and Productive Learning Environment
Classroom management — that is, creating an environment in which student behaviors are conducive to enjoyable and productive learning — is the first hurdle a teacher must cross in order to implement the approach to teaching I describe in These 6 Things and The Will to Learn. If a class is unruly or unsafe, it […]
Everything You Need (and Nothing You Don’t) to Start the 2024-2025 School Year Well
Dear colleague, When I was a brand-new teacher in Baltimore County, the district happened to bring Dr. Harry Wong himself to teach us about the First Days of School. It was just-in-time PD that gave me some insight into what I needed to bring to my work in the first days of school. The trouble […]
DSJR is Back: Here’s What You Can Expect for Back-to-School Season
Dear colleague, How in the world are ya!? I appreciated my month off from posting blog articles, as it allowed me to: Let’s talk about those new articles. The biggest problem I’ve had in the past with back-to-school season is that folks around the US and the world start school at different times, ranging roughly […]