03/14/2022

How to increase rigor in the classroom with word choice

A huge component that leads to increased rigor in the classroom is culture. I define culture as the experience of students in the classroom. As a […]
03/03/2022

Three tips to boost the energy in your class

At times, it’s necessary to infuse the classroom with a little energy. Energy can be used to accomplish objectives. Below, I’ll share with you 3 tips […]
02/05/2022

Guiding ALL students(optimists and pessimists) to success

Is the glass half full or half empty? How your students answer this question is important. The answer your students give may vary depending on the […]
01/31/2022

Building community in the classroom

Building community in the classroom is essential to creating a culture that promotes student achievement. I recently read an article giving a list of 20 tips […]
01/28/2022

How to help students become problem solvers

High achieving students are problem solvers. If you want to see an increase in the results from your students, teach them how to become better at […]
01/06/2022

Missing assignments and what to do about them

Have you ever looked at your grade book and been frustrated by the number of missing assignments? Zeros obviously have an adverse effect on student grades. […]
06/01/2021

6 Opening and closing routines you need to know

Great leaders understand that how you start and finish your class makes a huge difference. A great start prepares the minds of students to acquire and […]
02/16/2021

What did you learn today?

What did you learn today? That’s a standard question for any student coming home from school. This question has been answered in a number of ways […]
01/26/2021

Help students seize the day

To seize the day (in Latin – Carpe Diem) means to give it everything you have in order to move closer to your goals each day. […]