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Ryan Duncan

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October 23, 2020 Keep it Spooky: Using Halloween to Teach Your Students

I’ve always loved Halloween. Sure, free candy is a nice get, but I mostly love it for the ambiance. The leaves change color, the wind…

October 19, 2020 You Create Classroom Policy

I hate discussing the election. For the most part, I’ve tried to avoid mentioning it whenever I write a blog post. I truly want these…

October 9, 2020 Take Sisyphus to School: Embracing a Growth Mindset

If you know anything about Greek mythology, you know the ancients were big fans of karmic punishment. The myth of Sisyphus, for example, recounts how…

October 2, 2020 As Slow as Molasses

Some years ago, I stumbled across an interesting video from a kennel competition. It was one of those events where dogs are required to perform…

September 28, 2020 5 Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know that I am a voracious reader. I love…

September 18, 2020 5 Hispanic Heroes Your Students Should Know

Every year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a time when we as citizens recognize and…

September 16, 2020 Just Keep Watering

I’ve always loved flowers. When I lived in Virginia, I would often stop and smell the roses growing near my apartment complex. Now that I’m…

September 11, 2020 The Big A

My father is one of the most hard-working people I know. Growing up, I watched him tackle every conceivable challenge. He’s repaired each section of…