Things that have already stood the test of time are likely to continue standing the test of time. Old ideas in education are almost always better than new ideas, because they’ve been tested and filtered already for you.
All AboutFor Leaders
Thoughts for administrators, directors, coaches, and other leaders of gifted and talented programs.
How To Find Your Next PD Topic
I’ve written before about focusing on important, not just urgent tasks. And, for folks in leadership positions, it’s of the utmost importance to get into classrooms every week. Do not let merely urgent tasks prevent you from watching real teachers working with real students. These regular classroom visits will inform your next steps as a […]
Cookbooks vs Cooking Videos
Let’s talk about Chef Kenji Lopez-Alt. I have his cookbooks. But they mostly sit on my shelf. With all of my other cookbooks! See, with a cookbook, I’m always a little unsure. Am I doing this right? Did the writer skip a step or am I just bad at reading? Why are there no pictures? […]
I Didn’t Need *More* Ideas
As a teacher, I’d start by grabbing new ideas. But I didn’t need more ideas. I needed solutions!
Who bends over backwards? And for whom?
Who runs the show? Support staff or teachers?
Grow Your Own Leaders
You don’t need to hire experts to fly in and do a one-day training. Look within your ranks for potential leaders. Equip them with resources and opportunities. Grow your own leaders.
You have a new gifted program! What do you do now?
You’ve been plunked into a new 1st through 8th-grade gifted pull-out program… what do you do?
Why I Stopped Giving Talks
I made my living talking about teaching. Here’s why I’m done with that!
The Parable of the Reading Posters
Why did these reading posters go from mandatory to illegal?
How to Find Ideas for Kindergarten and Primary?
How I would find great ideas for your most advanced primary students, whether they’re in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade.