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My mom is into homeopathy and I am part Japanese. So for Christmas she gave me a book by Japanese
Read moreMy mom is into homeopathy and I am part Japanese. So for Christmas she gave me a book by Japanese
Read moreNo matter what that new year looks like. At the start of a new year, we often think about our
Read moreIn the midst of a global pandemic teachers are adapting in a multitude of ways. We have had to fundamentally
Read moreAs ever-increasing cracks in the foundation of our democracy reveal weakness and corruption, so too do these revelations allow the
Read moreEditorial Note: This post was scheduled for publication prior to the events in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021. As
Read moreThis is not a new year’s post. And everything seems to have gone terribly wrong that can But one breath
Read moreWhile most of the time, we’re looking forward to the winter part of our winter reading break, this year it’s
Read moreIt’s not you; difficult conversations are a lot right now. While it’s fair to say that the history of the
Read moreNow, more than ever. Many schools have an advisory structure to promote strong relationships and a sense of close community.
Read moreSpoiler alert: When we adjust learning conditions to be more in sync with the known laws of brain-based learning, learning
Read moreAs we enter the week of Thanksgiving, please take care of yourselves and find time for rest and solace. You
Read moreDe-Colonizing Your Thanksgiving Curriculum is the title of an interactive online workshop for educators offered in late October and early
Read moreHello friends, The leaves have already peaked up here on the mountain where I live. And the thermometer reads a
Read morePhysical, social, and emotional health are the top priorities in our learning communities. Period. End of story. Educators have been
Read moreThis has been a tough few weeks. Even in relative terms to 2020, it was “a week.” Our sense of
Read moreSchools have been preparing for students all summer: developing protocols for handwashing and bathroom use, deploying hand sanitizer stations, hanging
Read moreHello there, educator friends and colleagues! I hope this note finds you in a good moment. Good moments are crucial
Read moreEmily Hoyler It seems my ‘to-read’ pile is growing faster than I am reading. Luckily it’s summer. These longer days
Read moreWhat has taken shape in the world with COVID 19 has given me pause to wonder what matters most in
Read moreEveryone who is watching this? Deserves a high five, a pat on the back or the happy dance of
Read moreI think I speak for many when I share that I have experienced innumerable emotions, moods, and feelings during this
Read moreAh, the end of a school year. Always frenetic, and beautiful, and tear-filled and inspiring. Filled with rituals that educators
Read moreI mean really, how are you? More than anything I wish I could sit down with you, face to face,
Read moreHello friends. I’m waving hello from my seat on this roller coaster called the “new normal.” We got the message
Read moreBeing a student again is harder than I expected, and it’s also been quite revealing Recently, I decided to go
Read moreBalancing my professional and personal lives is something I am flat out terrible at. I know it’s hard for me and
Read moreA critical lens The middle school movement has been a powerful force for positive change. It’s rooted in progressive education,
Read moreDo you have your own yearly cycle of internal seasons? I think I’m realizing I do: spring is a time
Read moreWhat would it look like if your school plan was alive and represented in much of your day to day
Read moreHello there! Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing and restorative break filled with whatever it is that
Read moreMuch happening this week in our worlds. And equally much to look forward to as we approach not only school
Read moreYes yes, usually we do book recommendations for the upcoming winter break. However, let’s try something new: flavors of winter
Read moreAlthough digital tutorials and online coding platforms are great tools, adding physical objects to the mix brings a new dimension
Read moreYou made it to break! The longest stretch of the school year with no breaks? That’s *behind* you. And we
Read moreNow that you understand the why of proficiency-based and personalized learning, are you ready to see the how? Learning Lab
Read moreThis past weekend started like many others. An early morning trip to the local hardware store with coffee and daughter
Read moreVTDigger reports that Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French said “From our standpoint, we portray districts being on a
Read moreAnd the reading is eeeeeasy. Time to pull out your bicycle, kayak, or barbecue. Or curl up in the hammock,
Read moreThe Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education’s recent book, Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades, published by Harvard Education Press, places
Read moreEngaged, on-topic…and talking over each other? Here’s a scenario: student book groups. Everyone’s read their assigned chapters and prepared for
Read more#fleetofvans When I travel to schools around Vermont, I hear many versions of the same concerns: Going anywhere from our
Read moreBattle Physics hosts first multi-school tournament That is just what Allan Garvin and Becky Bushey did to raise the stakes
Read moreHow do educators personalize learning to engage, inspire & motivate students? We’re pleased to share that our new book,
Read moreOne of the best things about winter break is the chance to slow down and, for readers, the chance to
Read moreIt’s September. Your feet have probably not stopped moving for a few weeks, with the start of school, the meetings,
Read moreWelcome back! You’re doing amazing. Oh those heady #1st5days of school. So much shrieking, so much laughter — and students
Read moreGet 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
Read moreThe Developmental Designs remix Ever notice how for some kids Mondays are a lot tougher than Wednesdays? Any time there’s
Read moreA very happy holidays and good reading for all There’s nothing like relaxing with a good book for the holidays.
Read more4 ways to stay well and focused heading into the holidays It’s that time of the year again: you’re almost
Read moreWe’re #vtgrateful for you This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the entire #vted community. For everyone working hard in supporting innovative
Read moreIt’s time we celebrated it in our schools. When we walk into Vermont schools, we see it. It’s there, every time,
Read moreSummertime, and the reading is easy Or is it? We checked in with a few of the folks here at
Read moreStandard 3-part story-driven post: 1) what it is, 2) what it looks like in a school, 3) how to do it in your school
Read moreRecipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching Laura Botte, a 6th grade math educator at
Read more#vted = #vtexcellence A number of Vermont educators have been in the news lately, achieving and being recognized for the
Read moreI’ve just returned from the Middle Grades Institute, and honestly, I am still reeling. My brain is finally slowing down
Read moreMy 2016 Summer Reading List There are many thinks to look forward to as summer approaches. As an educator, I
Read moreAnnouncing the 1st annual Tarrant Institute twitter read-along Summer is a great time for camping, sunsets and creemees. A great
Read moreCheck out these dynamic educators Are you heading to sunny Burlington, VT this Monday and Tuesday (no really, it will
Read moreWhy the 2016 Middle Grades Institute may be the most important one yet New podcast ep: We visit with educators
Read more4 lessons learned A few months back, I wrote about how the Washington West Supervisory Union (WWSU) here in Vermont
Read moreAsynchronous, flexible & friendly professional development You’ve read the recaps, seen the hashtag fly by and maybe even dipped a toe
Read moreIn her excellent memoir Rethinking Normal, Katie Rain Hill describes her experience with online learning: I’d click on one tab,
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