When I am looking for resources for my classroom, there are several things that I keep in mind. First and foremost is how it is helping...

I feel so lucky to be able to work for a school that puts students first. I have had the pleasure of teaching all of the students in this...

We are back in full swing teaching and learning again for the 2019-20 school year. Those of you who have taught before know what goes...

I was spending some quality Twitter time reading blogs and articles and political rants when I came across this gem. It is a great...

This post was sparked by an article that I read from Theatrefolk called "Encouraging Process over Product: The 90/10 Idea" by Kerry...

Ugh. This has been an issue for me for years. I have encouraged my high school students since 2012 to create a digital portfolio of their...

It's been nearly a month since I wrote about my daughter's struggle with the STAAR test and I feel that I should let you know, dear...

Growth vs Fixed mindset is a concept that I have heard a little about for several years. It has been reference in Professional...

Recently I have been reading (well, listening to - I do a lot of Audible books!)  Innovator's Mindset by George...

My older daughter, S, has never passed a single STAAR test and she is now in 5th grade. Wait. I should tell you that the STAAR testis the...