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Only One Rule: Respect – Part 4 – Getting Specific

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 4 – Getting Specific

Welcome back to the fourth installment of the Only One Rule: Respect series. If you missed the previous installments, you can find them at Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. In this installment, I want to get a little more specific. Having only one rule is good, but for most students, like I mentioned […]

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker I found this quote so true, especially in the classroom. When you arrive at school each day, you are hoping for a good day. You’re hoping that the kids will behave, and you hope that they will participate and learn. You’re […]

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 3 – The Extra Lesson Plan

Only One Rule: Respect – Part 3 – The Extra Lesson Plan

This is the third installment of the Only One Rule: Respect Series. You can find Part 1 here. You can find Part 2 at this link. Part 3: When you decide to take down your Rules Poster and make your classroom a One Rule Room, you’re going to have to accept that you’ll be including […]

Being a New Teacher in the Digital Era – Guest Post by Brad Currie

Being a New Teacher in the Digital Era  – Guest Post by Brad Currie

When I began sharing my tips for new teachers back in 2010, one of the first educators who began encouraging me with his retweets and likes was Brad Currie. It meant a lot to me that an established educational blogger was appreciating what I was sharing online. Later, he shared his insights on my podcast, […]