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My mom is into homeopathy and I am part Japanese. So for Christmas she gave me a book by Japanese

No matter what that new year looks like. At the start of a new year, we often think about our

As ever-increasing cracks in the foundation of our democracy reveal weakness and corruption, so too do these revelations allow the

Editorial Note: This post was scheduled for publication prior to the events in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021. As

This is not a new year’s post. And everything seems to have gone terribly wrong that can But one breath

While most of the time, we’re looking forward to the winter part of our winter reading break, this year it’s

It’s not you; difficult conversations are a lot right now. While it’s fair to say that the history of the

Spoiler alert: When we adjust learning conditions to be more in sync with the known laws of brain-based learning, learning

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, please take care of yourselves and find time for rest and solace. You

Hello friends, The leaves have already peaked up here on the mountain where I live. And the thermometer reads a

Physical, social, and emotional health are the top priorities in our learning communities. Period. End of story. Educators have been

Schools have been preparing for students all summer: developing protocols for handwashing and bathroom use, deploying hand sanitizer stations, hanging

Emily Hoyler It seems my ‘to-read’ pile is growing faster than I am reading. Luckily it’s summer. These longer days

What has taken shape in the world with COVID 19 has given me pause to wonder what matters most in

  Everyone who is watching this? Deserves a high five, a pat on the back or the happy dance of

Ah, the end of a school year. Always frenetic, and beautiful, and tear-filled and inspiring. Filled with rituals that educators

Hello friends. I’m waving hello from my seat on this roller coaster called the “new normal.” We got the message

Balancing my professional and personal lives is something I am flat out terrible at. I know it’s hard for me and

A critical lens The middle school movement has been a powerful force for positive change. It’s rooted in progressive education,

Much happening this week in our worlds. And equally much to look forward to as we approach not only school

Yes yes, usually we do book recommendations for the upcoming winter break. However, let’s try something new: flavors of winter

The Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education’s recent book, Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades, published by Harvard Education Press, places

Engaged, on-topic…and talking over each other? Here’s a scenario: student book groups.  Everyone’s read their assigned chapters and prepared for

One of the best things about winter break is the chance to slow down and, for readers, the chance to

Get your red hot summer reads right here! Or your chilling-in-the-AC-far-away-from-sunlight summer reads. We don’t judge. For educators, summer is