Over the past week or so, I read two LinkedIn posts that resonated with me. The first, from Michael Iannini,… READ MORE
Many of the schools I have visited or worked in have made notable strides to increase student agency, empowering students… READ MORE
Students are often asked to compare and contrast, distinguish, or pick out the similarities and differences between two or more… READ MORE
Human Graphing is a great way to check for student to establish student views and perspectives on specific questions. Two… READ MORE
In our schools we have huge responsibility beyond just focusing on teaching and learning. The level of compliance that schools… READ MORE
One of the key differences that exist between learning environments in primary school classrooms and those in many secondary schools… READ MORE
When it comes to discussing formative assessment, despite understanding its need and purpose, teachers are often challenged by there not… READ MORE
One of the greatest challenges, I believe, facing school leaders today is the doom and gloom in education. There is… READ MORE
One of my favourite quotes is: “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.”… READ MORE
School leaders receive many suggestions from other leaders, teachers and support staff for what can be improved in their school.… READ MORE
“We must teach them good habits,” I overheard my football coach say when I was 15 years old. I can… READ MORE
The degree to which school leaders are involved in actual teaching practice varies considerably between schools, which brings us to… READ MORE
A large number of schools still continue to use tick box evaluation models that make little difference to the impact… READ MORE
It is a bit of a chicken and egg scenario, or is it that simple? Should teachers automatically be respected… READ MORE
Teacher and school leader workload is an issue that does not go away and receives a significant amount of attention… READ MORE
“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”
~ Rogers Hornsby