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10 tips for making sure data meetings are actually useful

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I recently asked several colleagues what they think of data meetings. But I leave the meetings frustrated and with so little useful information.”. “Because of the way our data meeting is organized, it ends up being really redundant. It’s not a good use of our time.”. Sponsored by Generation Genius and 40 Hour Fast Track.

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Feeling restless? Try switching up your teaching style into one of these 5 types.

The Cornerstone for Teachers

My colleagues, to my embarrassment, noticed this and often commented on it. Or that I was “trying to make the rest of us look lazy.” It is backed by exactly zero professional research and is nothing more than a short-hand way for me to quickly categorize teachers. I simply loved my students and being their teacher.

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A Student's Perspective on Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

I approached senior Filip Piasevoli last week and asked if he would consider taking the theme of my blog and writing his own thoughts on leadership, technology, and student-centered learning. A problem closer to home for us is the increasing number of kids smoking cigarettes. that often has a stigma within schools.

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How to keep overbearing, micromanaging parents from stressing you out as a teacher

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This listener wrote in on behalf of her colleagues: I’m hoping that you can answer these questions: “How do I stop focusing on parents and worrying how they will affect my job security and my choices as an educator? My colleagues have said things like, “I can’t sleep until I have this conference with this parent.

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Why teacher-authors don’t give everything away free (& neither should you)

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Every now and then I get a comment on one of my books , printables on TeachersPayTeachers , or the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club that says “It’s a shame that teachers charge money for everything now. I remember the days when teachers would give everything away for free.” Want to listen to this post instead of read?

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How to thrive as an introverted teacher

The Cornerstone for Teachers

We’re talking about how to keep the spotlight off yourself in your instruction, avoiding the energy drain that can arise from drama with colleagues, finding quiet moments in your day for rejuvenation, and more. . I can get up on a stage and give a keynote to 5,000 people with no problem. and I don’t consider myself shy.

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From burnout to Teacher of the Year: Pam’s story of loving her job again

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I started a school book study on it and am going to be using “Unshakeable” for a class where educators can get credits toward their license or professional development hours for their district. I release a new 15-20 minute episode each Sunday and feature it here on the blog to help you get energized and motivated for the week ahead.