I have a daughter who dislikes challenges. She’d rather give up than persevere. This is probably hugely affected by her sensory processing disorder and ADHD. How, I don’t really know. But I do know that she does not have what professor Angela Duckworth calls grit and author Carol Dweck calls it a growth mindset. Or at least it’s hidden […]
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The Ultimate Socratic Classroom Guide for Teachers
Disclosure: Chuck Fischer taught both my daughters in the 5th grade and I think he’s an incredible teacher. When he asked me to take a look at his book, I was happy to read it. That being said, this is my honest review… The Ultimate Socratic Classroom Guide for Teachers Classroom teachers, I’m so excited […]
Game Changer! Gives Teachers Helpful Ideas to Get Books to ALL Kids
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy from Scholastic. All opinions are my own. Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp is a must-read book for elementary school teachers and librarians. It’s eye-opening, practical, research-based, and packed with helpful ideas to get books in the hands of ALL students, particularly students […]
Graduation and the Digital Literacy Gap
Disclosure: This post is written and sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of America GRADUATION & THE DIGITAL LITERACY GAP Not everyone who graduates will have the digital skills to succeed Students are well into the new school year – but how many of them will actually finish it? Here’s the good news – in 2016, […]
How to Support Introverted Children at Home and School
Do you have a child with an introverted temperament? Introverted children, that’s about one-third to one-half of the population, recharge their energy from time spent alone. (As opposed to time spent with other people.) You can take an assessment if you’re not sure if your kids are introverts. Or read this article about the difference between […]
I’m Grateful for School Choice and Hardworking Teachers
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of CenturyLink. The opinions and text are all mine. Disclosure: I’m partnering with CenturyLink to bring you this information. CenturyLink asked me to share my thoughts on both education and technology. One of the first things that comes to mind is how many school choices […]
Teachers, Learn The Benefits of Online Micro-Credentials
Disclosure: I’m partnering with Digital Promise to bring you this information. Teachers, do you know about micro-credentials? They’ll help your instructional practices meet the needs of today’s complex classrooms — and they’re available online with Digital Promise, tailored to your specific needs, sharable, and competency based. If you’re like me, when you graduated from your […]