Speak Honestly

Too often teachers barricade themselves in their classrooms. They shut themselves off from their peers, avoid their administrators, and try to teach their students the best way they can. Understandable, but are we really doing ourselves any favors?

Teachers need to communicate, need to learn from others. I value the experience and education of my peers but there never seems to be enough time to discuss all the ins and outs of effective teaching. If only there was some easy, magical way for teachers to keep in touch.

Bringing Joy Back to Teaching

As Common Core Standards roll into our classrooms next year, a lot will change. That’s a good thing, trust me.

For the past few years, our California education system has been focused on trying to cram a ton of information into kids. Much of the information has been presented long before the child is capable of understanding the complex concepts being taught. To make matters worse, the state standards have forced teachers to move much too quickly through concepts, resulting in frustration for everyone. But that’s all about to change!