

Looking in the mirror, I mean really, truly looking in the mirror, is hard for many of us to do. It means looking at things as they truly are, not…
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Recently, I was talking to some other (non-teacher) professionals about working during summertime. They lamented how they were busy at work and I related how I was getting ready and…
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Happy New Year! And by that I mean, of course, “Happy New School Year!” Let’s put aside the fact that the reason our school year does not match our calendar…
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That little jingle—be honest you sang the title of this blog—has been a constant companion in my classroom. Every time my students get stuck or frustrated, I would lighten the…
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