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Time Management Tips: Powerful Strategies to Help Educators and Administrators Maximize Productivity
Miles Davis, the American jazz impresario, once said, “Time isn’t the main thing, it’s the only thing.” For certain, we don't have enough time to do everything we want to do in our classrooms. But we are given the same amount of time as everyone else in this old world...
How to Make Reading Lots of Books More Manageable
I talk a lot about reading here on this site because I believe we learn more if we read more. And if we read books that challenge us, that learning increases exponentially. I can speak to my growth as a writer and educator as I've worked to increase the number (and...
My 2023 Reading Challenge
Sitting down on the first day of a new year to share something with you feels a bit... different. Over the years, I've been hit or miss with my blog posts and have never really achieved a consistent posting schedule. That changes in 2023. Along with adopting a regular...
The Very Best Books I Read in 2022
I am lucky to work in a profession that allows me time to read. Actually, it's pretty much part of my job to read professional development books. I'm always looking for new strategies to share with teachers. Of course, I also read out of necessity for my doctoral...
The Rage of Dragons: Brilliant and Exciting African-Inspired Fantasy
The Rage of Dragons is an exciting new fantasy novel by author Evan Winter. It's a story about a young man who embarks on a quest for revenge after suffering a major personal loss. But this isn't just another tired, Eurocentric medieval fantasy—this story draws...
An Exciting Look at Oathbringer
Brandon Sanderson’s novel, Oathbringer, is the third installment in the best-selling Stormlight Archive series. This epic fantasy novel follows Dalinar Kholin and his quest to protect Roshar from the Voidbringers. The novel features a wide array of fascinating...