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Teaching Memo: Support from Our Institutions / Districts

Posted on 2019/12/09 by

Support from those whose job it is to support our work is perhaps the single make-or-break factor that has the biggest impact on a teacher’s effectiveness. That’s not really a thought I’m willing to defend – it just seems to … Continue reading →

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Gamification as a Boat-Building Exercise

Posted on 2019/09/15 by

Unlike many teachers, I do not teach the same content every year. Sometimes, I wish I were planning a unit I’ve taught many times before – and I’ve lived that experience in the past – but most of the time … Continue reading →

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What Elementary Teachers can Learn from Academic Philosophy

Posted on 2019/04/09 by

One of the best parts about my career shift from the academy to elementary (middle-level, specifically) education is the level of support and enthusiasm offered when educators get together to discuss how to be better at what we do. When … Continue reading →

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The Plebs and NCSS 2018

Posted on 2018/11/30 by

This year, I’m making my first visit to the National Council for the Social Studies conference. On Saturday, I’m presenting some materials to attendees around a group of lessons I have built around a simulation activity to help kids learn … Continue reading →

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