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Student Engagement

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October 15, 2019 Education is an Acquired Taste

Everyone has their happy place. A spot where they go to rest, recharge, and draw strength from their surroundings. For me, that place is the…

October 3, 2019 The Need for Play

I am always astounded when I read how yet another school has decided to cut back on recess to make more time for core content…

September 26, 2019 The Power of Purpose-Based Learning

Let’s be honest: they’re probably never going to use it. Of course, people do use science. Without it, we’d literally be stuck in the dark…

September 24, 2019 Comics in the Classroom

As a child, I absolutely LOVED to read. English was hands-down my favorite subject, and I devoured my summer reading list the way other kids…

September 19, 2019 The Road to Inquiry

Why can’t dogs talk? Why is the sky blue? How does an apple seed turn into a tree? Is anything real? 

September 17, 2019 Ready, Set, Engage!

I recently attended a workshop on Math Intervention Strategies. The content focused predictably on how to break concepts down into more manageable chunks and how…

August 28, 2019 5 (Ok 6) Things You Need to Know about Blue Apple Projects

The world of education is always changing. As a child, I spent my time flipping through card catalogs or practicing my cursive penmanship, a memory…

August 21, 2019 Celebrating with Bronze Medals

Like most people, I’m a sucker for an inspirational sports story. Whether it’s the classic underdog victory or a moment of sheer perseverance, these stories…