(Whispers in Own Ear...)
Sometimes our eyes and experiences deceive us. In fact, if our own frame of reference is the only compass we carry we may miss the very...
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Nov 6, 2018
Is this for school or for real?
It's funny how the same hallways and school displays I walk by every day catch my attention when something small changes. (Has this ever...
Apr 29, 2018
The World Championship of Booktalks (Video)
The wait is over! With over 30,000 votes cast in round one, excitement has been building for this year’s final four #30SecondBooktalk...
Apr 11, 2018
The Best Part of Our Story is You
I'll never forget sitting in the audience of Minnesota's largest conference for elementary principals. It was February and despite the...
Feb 10, 2018
1 Thing Personalized Learning Might be Missing
The picture above will make more sense in a minute. First, I want to share how my Saturday morning started. I woke up this weekend and...
Dec 30, 2017
Bookcast Episode #2
Bookcast is back and kids are buzzing about the books they're reading. Episode #2 featured some incredible students having authentic...
Dec 15, 2017
When They Come Back
Recently, a former student named Sofia stopped by Greenwood Elementary to say hi and deliver a special gift. I'll get to that story in a...
Nov 30, 2016
Cafeteria DJs: What, Why & How
Our teachers do so many things to amplify student voice in their classrooms. It's important for me to find different ways to support the...
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