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Oct. 21, 2021

Administrators, Find Out Your Staff’s Love Language

Post inspired by Punk Rock Classrooms guest Gabbi Buckley Schools are the backbone of education. They are where students spend most of their time during the day, and where they go for education to become productive members of society. This is…

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Oct. 8, 2021

Growth Mindset + Vulnerability

Growth Mindset + Vulnerability This blog post was inspired by Episode 90 of My EdTech Life Vulnerability and Growth Mindset are two concepts that should get a lot of attention in the education field. Schools across the country are increasingly val…

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Oct. 6, 2021

6 Warning Signs of a Toxic School Culture

If you are a teacher or school administrator, you know that there can be many good reasons for teachers to leave the profession. Some of these include low pay, lack of support from administration and parents, and poor working conditions. Howev…

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Oct. 5, 2021

How to Engage Students in Their Own Learning

A blog inspired by an appearance on the Unlock the Middle Sunday roundtable discussion The world of education is constantly changing and evolving, with new methods and technologies popping up every day. There is no one way to teach o…

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Oct. 5, 2021

Setting Boundaries: Work-Life Balance

This is blog is based on Mike Earnshaw’s Punk Rock Classroom Reflection. We all know that the work-life balance is a major issue in today’s society. I often hear from my friends and family members who are teachers just h…

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Oct. 3, 2021

Leaders Create a Culture Of Learning

This is a short blog post inspired by my Mentorship and Professional Development doctoral course at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley District Leaders Roles A major challenge facing schools today is how to provide high-quality profession…

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Aug. 20, 2021

Augmented Reality: JigSpace in Education

If you are an educator who is looking for a new way to engage students in your classroom, then you should consider checking out what JigSpace offers. Whether you are teaching science or art classes, there is something for everyone on the web…

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Aug. 16, 2021

Qualities of An Effective Administrator

Qualities of An Effective Administrator   There are many different types of skills you need to lead an organization as large as a school. School administrators must be able to think critically, creatively, a…

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July 20, 2021

Podcasts for Professional Development

Many educators are looking for new and exciting ways to improve their professional development. Podcasts provide a great opportunity to learn about topics outside your area of expertise while giving you time to think critically about what you h…

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June 12, 2021

Amplifying Creativity

Creativity is an important skill for students to learn, and it can help them in their future career endeavors. Creativity allows people to come up with new ideas and solutions that have not previously been thought of before. In the classroom, creati…

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