I made my living talking about teaching. Here's why I'm done with that!
Why I Stopped Giving Talks
I made my living talking about teaching. Here’s why I’m done with that!
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Why I Stopped Giving Talks
Why I Stopped Giving Talks
I made my living talking about teaching. Here's why I'm done with that!
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How I Evaluate Resources and Tools For Gifted Classrooms
When it comes to choosing which tools and resources to bring into a classroom of gifted kids, I have three rules.
2 Simple Questions for Conference Feedback
So many conference feedback forms are 7,000 questions long when there are really only two questions to ask.
All of My Apps
A central repository for all of the little apps I’ve written here at Byrdseed.
PD Rule: Speak from Experience
The key to a great presentation? Only talk about things you have actually, personally done. Oh, and always start with your failure!
Recommendations for a Book Study
Looking for some recommendations for a book study or reading group? Here are some of my favorites (although not necessarily directly about education!).
A Guide To Attending Gifted Education Conferences
What’s the best way to attend a conference? After going to hundreds of them, I offer a few stray thoughts on how I approach an education event.
Book Recommendation: Living Gifted
Lisa Van Gemert gave me a copy of her new book: Living Gifted. Here’s what’s inside…
Is NAGC’s 2026 Annual Conference Worth The Cost?
NAGC’s annual conference is great for academics. But is it worth the cost if you’re a teacher?
Recommended Greek Mythology Books
A reader asked for recommendations for books about Greek Myths appropriate for 5th graders. Many of you delivered!