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Communicating with Students
Communicating with Students & Families If there’s one area in the teaching profession where I’ve seen teachers get themselves into tough situations, it is in the practice of communicating with families and guardians. I can only imagine how this part of our profession is handled at the elementary school level (I teach High School), but
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The Future of the American High School
Dr. Justin Bathon drops in to STEAM Academy, which prompted a rather unscripted conversation about the state of the American High School and where it might be going, with a little intentionality and leadership. What struck me about our conversation was the way Dr. Bathon framed the STEM disciplines (plus arts of course!) into the
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Catfish v Firebrook
The Legacy Continues All eyes are on the Cumberland Hill Catfish as they break into the 2024 season of the Man O War Swim Conference. The swimmers have kept their focus on doing the right things, even though the race to topple the dynasty is clearly on. Keeping cool, having fun, and swimming with passion
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Photojournalism in the Classroom
Challenge students to use words and imagery to tell a story. Just as our written and spoken words are arguments about how we see the world, so are the photographs we take. Students can express their opinions and explore new ideas through the powerful tool of photojournalism. This year I finally found the synergy I
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Lasagna Reimagined
The problem with lasagna has long been the daunting prep time. If you are going for the taste of scratch Italian, there will be several steps, including a carefully crafted sauce, which is foundational to the dish. Even if you use store-bought noodles (no judgement of you do!), you’re still looking at creating a ricotta-based
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Can We Go Home Now?
When I was six years old my Dad and I jumped into the car for a trip to somewhere in town. As a kid I was hardly aware of our destination and didn’t really care. Having Dad to myself was all the adventure I needed. My memory of the car ride that particular day doesn’t
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