Supporting Each Other, Supporting Kids

Today was a magical day of learning and camaraderie. I met the fabulous @allison_krasnow  (Pretend there is a happy, smiling picture of two Ts lucky enough to meet in person after knowing  each other from our beloved #MTBoS) We finished each

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Moving A Defeat Into a Learning Opportunity

My College Readiness students did pretty poorly on their review test--topics from Algebra 2 that were supposed to be review. I am not proud to say this. I do believe I play a definitive role in their mediocre showing.  AND

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#mtbosblaugust--What Is In My Planner, Beyond Lesson Plans

As I clean out last year's planner, I thought it would be interesting to see what is in it besides my plans. These are things I.cannot.throw.out. I need them like security blankets. Really, and I am 55 years old and

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t#MTBoSBlaugust--I Made Up A Thing For Group Norms

Hello Friends! I have been at a CPM workshop (Math 3) all week. I love geeking out and playing math with my colleagues. I love how we think of teacher moves the best ways we can facilitate student engagement and

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Summer Travels Through A Softer Lens

Hello from Washington, D.C. Not my usual hood, but my daughter lives here and I get to visit this amazing city. My head is swirling with history and observations from 5 weeks of traveling in Eastern Europe and then back

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