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Nature's classroom: The transformative power of field work
Make field work a part of your science curriculum and give your students the gift of true experiential learning.
Aug 13, 20236 min read
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7 Alternatives to summer vacation homework
Simple ideas for parents and teachers who don't want to assign summer homework but still want to encourage learning.
Jun 21, 20236 min read
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Reflections on my last year of teaching
After 13 years in the classroom, I'm taking a risk and moving on. Here's what I learned and what I will miss about being a teacher.
May 26, 20235 min read
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The power of silence - 6 ways to incorporate quiet reflection in your classroom
Why students benefit from introspective thinking, and how you can implement it in your teaching.
Mar 12, 20239 min read
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What might an ideal education system look like?
Many teachers and students feel that education is in need of significant changes, but what might a better system include?
Feb 6, 202311 min read
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ChatGPT is not your enemy: Teaching in a world of AI
Why some issues associated with ChatGPT and AI are a symptom of a broken education system and not an issue with technology.
Jan 23, 202312 min read
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When it's okay to throw away your lesson plan
Embrace opportunities to share with your students honestly, even if it means forgetting everything you had planned.
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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Is project-based learning right for your classroom?
Helping you determine whether a project-based learning model will work for you and how you can best implement it in your classroom.
Nov 11, 20228 min read
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How to start a school garden
Everything you need to know to start and maintain a school garden with your students.
Nov 4, 20227 min read
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My Path to Project-Based Learning
How and why I use project-based learning as an alternative teaching method.
Sep 9, 20227 min read
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