Depending on your district, funds for professional development resources may be short. And since you’re dedicated enough to be reading a blog for educators, you probably just go out and drop the cash for the latest and greatest (mega overpriced) PD book. Am I wrong? In both of the schools I’ve spent most of my teaching time (an urban […]
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CCR Anchor Standards in Writing: An Overview
After wading through the reading strand of anchor standards, you’ll find the anchor standards in writing. In the “Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects” document, these are first found on page 18. The question these anchor standards seek to answer is, “What should […]
Teacher Credibility – DSJR Student Motivation Guide
Teacher Credibility is the first of the Five Key Beliefs of student motivation, which I unpack at length in The Will to Learn: How to Cultivate Student Motivation Without Losing Your Own and in Chapter 2 of These 6 Things: How to Focus Your Teaching on What Matters Most. What Is Teacher Credibility? Teacher Credibility […]
2023-2024 School Year in Review
Dear colleague, This was a school year of refinding my footing and figuring out what I’m here for, as a husband, dad, teacher, and writer. I’ll spare you the inner journey with all its trials and tribulations, but suffice it to say that I am grateful for the inner work my life required this year […]
We Can’t Give What We Don’t Have
The Rainbow of Why can be an overwhelming tool.* All these colored pathways to Valuing math or science or art class — great. But…where do I start? Today, let’s try this: start with your own love. In The Prelude, William Wordsworth writes, What we have loved, others will love, and we will teach them how. […]