We don't teach grit well. Period. But we should. Because the resiliency and stamina that our students need in this day and age far...

Knowing that a tough meeting is scheduled for the next day may lead to sleepless nights and edgy mornings. Although there are generally...

Schools are slowly opening their doors, welcoming a new year of students, learning, and growth. Nick Nolte's profile of teaching is one...

By now, you've surely heard of the Common Core State Standards and the impact the standards have had on creating more uniformity and...

If you read my last post about the #LikeAGirl movement, this will be a real treat. #LikeAGirl focused on the choice of words we use and...

Design thinking is a very powerful way to solve challenges - in the workplace. In far away places. In classrooms. We used design thinking...

Growing up, I often heard from friends, especially the boys, that I didn't throw like a girl. I didn't kick like a girl. I didn't run...

Substitute teachers - do they make a difference! Before I go any further, I should probably note my bias here. I was drawn into public...

About this time a year ago I was advised, "You shouldn't take things so personally." And for the last year I've tried to figure out how...

We often think that technology equates to improved student academic performance. And when used intentionally and specifically, that...

In an era where politics is covering issues of diversity, and not always in a positive light, the efforts of leveling playing fields of...

Four years ago, while a Director at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, I attended a three day Buck Institute training for...

Do we need to promote ourselves as educators? Absolutely. Do we do a good job of it? Absolutely not. Welcome to PR 101, that's for Public...

Now that most schools are out of session for the summer, the celebration of graduations and promotions is about over. And certainly,...

There is a beauty in life that we often miss. Perhaps it is due to the fast paced nature of our 21st century world. Or perhaps it is...

One of the most impressive technology models that I’ve seen come the direction of education is SAMR, designed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura....

We've all known them - the lunch ladies. Whether we had them at our schools or they are at those of our children, they do play a very...

How do you know when it's a job or a calling? And does it even matter? I think I can speak for most school leaders in saying that our...

Regardless of the approach, elementary schools need to find as many way as possible to capture the science interest of students. Having...

I realize that many of you who read my posts are educators, and the work we do on a daily basis is often different than other...