Not our job
Despite the prevailing rhetoric for the Learning & Development function to be “data driven”, data for the purposes of evaluating...
Year: 2023
The Program That Made My School Happier and Kinder
For many years, my district has made a point to monitor and improve our school culture. We regularly evaluate our...
Are You Juggling or Leading?
All leaders most likely view themselves as jugglers. Who could blame them when there are always multiple areas to address...
On Book Bans…Again – Pernille Ripp
I keep thinking about book bans. About the kids whose existence we say doesn’t belong in the stories on our...
How To Teach A Great Lesson With Zero Prep
There is a way to teach a great lesson without preparation time. But first, a caveat: You must be an...
3 Things we get wrong in responding to child grief — and how to do better
Attempting to fix grief often can come in the form of well-meaning platitudes. When Nelson asks bereaved students what things...
George Newall, a Creator of ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ Dies at 88
George R. Newall, an advertising executive who was the last surviving creator of “Schoolhouse Rock,” the animated musical snippets that...
Thinking about NAEP in Colorado and the Denver Public Schools
‹ Previous Much ado about NAEP Next › Podcast with Matt Rhoads Hi Van. Although I’ve admired your work for...
Where Are All the Teachers of the Deaf?
Facing a Crisis for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students and the Profession Have you signed up for The Educator's Room Daily...
Veronica Kirin trainer and training interview & the WHY.os system
Page Updated on October 16, 2022 This month it’s a pleasure to interview Veronica Kirin, who is based in Berlin,...
