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Risk-Taking and Perseverance

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June 28, 2021 Helping Students Embrace Failure

I have always struggled to accept failure. To be fair though, I think this is a problem most people share. From an early age we’re…

June 23, 2021 5 Lessons Learned from a Challenging School Year

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle Whew! You made it! What a year it…

June 14, 2021 Helping Students Save the World!

Last week on June 8th, environmental nerds like myself celebrated World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is an unofficial holiday created by the United Nations…

June 11, 2021 12 Angry Men: Soldier vs. Scout Mindset

Last week I rewatched one of my favorite movies, 12 Angry Men. This black and white courtroom drama revolves around 12 jurors who must decide…

June 9, 2021 The Empty Classroom and Promoting a Healthy Mindset

I went back to my old classroom yesterday, after all the students had gone home for the summer. Empty classrooms are always thick…

May 31, 2021 5 Teaching Ideas to Remember Next Year

Summer has always been a time of reflection for educators. It’s a chance to sit down and take stock of the previous school year. What…

May 28, 2021 What Now? Taking Time to Relax Once School is Over

Congratulations! We’ve done it. It’s been a long, challenging year for teachers (that’s an understatement!), but we have finally reached the finish line. Amidst a…

May 26, 2021 An Open Letter to Teachers

To Whom it May Concern: Congratulations! You’ve made it. You’ve persevered through the most difficult school year of our…