The Two Traits of Every Great Teacher
After 21 years in education, I’ve come to believe that the best teachers all share two traits: conscientiousness and resilience.
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Reflections and practical ideas from the daily work of teaching and learning—and a few stories from life along the way.
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Three introductions to the ideas behind COMMON SENSE.
After 21 years in education, I’ve come to believe that the best teachers all share two traits: conscientiousness and resilience.
Read article: The Two Traits of Every Great Teacher →AI is moving beyond flyers and into the daily work of schools. What should educators embrace, and where must human judgment remain in charge?
Read article: The AI Hype: Doom, Boom, or Just Flyers? →Large schools may offer more programs, but smaller schools often provide more opportunities per student, and a better chance for every child to be known.
Read article: Does School Size Matter? How Can Smaller Schools Offer Bigger Opportunities? →4 articles in Athletics & Students
A loss in the Firecracker Bowl sparked a question that reaches beyond football: How do belief, preparation, and small successes help students see that their effort can make a difference?
Read article: Do You Have to Believe You Can Win Before You’ll Prepare to Win? →Long after the stadium lights go out, coaches carry the responsibility, sacrifice, and hope of helping young people grow. A nameplate, a hard loss, and the lessons that last beyond the scoreboard.
Read article: The Coach Cares More Than You →College can be a poor investment or the ladder that changes a family's future. The career, the cost, and the plan make the difference.
Read article: Is College a Scam? →Large schools may offer more programs, but smaller schools often provide more opportunities per student, and a better chance for every child to be known.
Read article: Does School Size Matter? How Can Smaller Schools Offer Bigger Opportunities? →