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 […]
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End of Year Teacher Clarity Booster: A Mission and a Project
[Note: This article is a follow-up on my previous query regarding whether or not Cal Newport’s new book, Slow Productivity, is relevant to our work as teachers. I’m finished with the first part of the book, Do Fewer Things, and so far I’d say, “Yes — the book can inform and clarify how we teachers […]
Getting Specific with Valued, Known, Respected
Whenever I talk to folks about tracking moments of genuine connection (MGC), I use three words again and again and again: valued, known, respected. These are the specific signals you try to send to a young person when you attempt an MGC with them. If you’re not meaning to signal one of these things when […]
Need ideas for funding the “train the trainer” course I’m offering on the five key beliefs?
Hi there. I’ve had a few questions re: funding the $750 enrollment fee for my upcoming train the trainer course. Before I get into the email, let me apologize in advance — it’s going to be pretty nuts and bolts reporting, not much feel-goodishness or inspiration. But I do think it’s important — funding is […]
Print the Doggone Paper! :)
I kind of cringe these days when I bring up tracking moments of genuine connection (MGCs) during a professional development. But why, Dave? It’s not cringey! Have some confidence, man! Wow. Thank you. Thank you for that aggressively kind support. But MGCs are SO obvious. I mean, is the following really rocket science? “All right, […]