One of the most challenging pieces that I continue to hear from teachers is that they are having trouble connecting to students in the midst of virtual learning and social distancing.  We know how important it is to give a student a smile, hug, high five, hand shake or pat on the back, and we…

We’re back! Unfortunately, we know that as hard as you are working, the way the education system is set up right now is not the best fit for many of our students. Now, more than ever, intentional differentiation is needed – and of course it’s at a time when your plates are already super full!…

Hi friends. Talk about a learning curve. Every day seems to be a new challenge for teachers, administrators and students…and parents for that matter. I know there must be a cloud of frustration hanging over your head as a teacher…knowing that you could do so much more with your students if there weren’t so many…

Hi friends, Today was the first day (again) of my son’s 5th grade year. In a way, I felt like I was sending him to kindergarten again. We’ve been together for oh so many days and weeks and months that I had a little twinge when as he walked to school. I’ll admit it was…

Most of us are 1-3 weeks into virtual or hybrid learning.  It’s tough.  I’m not going to lie.  I’ve written in some of my previous blogs about the positive aspects: more time with Tate, walking him through becoming an independent learner, seeing the way he learns, helping him navigate the responsibility of a schedule…but it’s…