The Butterfly Effect
One single butterfly floating through the air with the flapping of the Monarch’s delicate wings during the winter season is an occurrence that...
24 February, 2016
Masonry
When I Knew
There is a strong desire in me to become a great voice for educators through writing about the hot topics that are current...
24 February, 2016
Inquiry-Based Learning in Pre-School Builds Foundation for Success in Primary and Secondary Grades
The much-maligned Common Core State Standards are designed to prepare students to be “college and career ready” by emphasizing inquiry-based learning and critical...
19 February, 2016
2015 Fall Hawaii State Teacher Fellows Report
Sunday, February 7th, 2016 The 2015 Fall Hawaii State Teacher Fellows Report includes survey results and recommendations to the Hawaii Department of Education from...
07 February, 2016
2015 Fall Tennessee State Teacher Fellows Report
The 2015 Fall Tennessee State Teacher Fellows Report includes survey results and recommendations to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) from the Hope...
27 January, 2016
New Data Show Tennessee Teachers Want to Lead From the Classroom
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 Tennessee teachers are eager to increase their level of professional learning and leadership in the state, according to a report from the...
27 January, 2016
The Exceptional Children Challenge: Are You Up to It?
I have the unique experience of serving this year in two advocacy networks. The first is as a State Teacher Fellow (STF) with...
07 January, 2016
2015 Fall North Carolina Teacher Voice Report
Thursday, January 7th, 2016 The inaugural Hope Street Group North Carolina Teacher Voice Network report focuses on several topics related to Educator Effectiveness including...
07 January, 2016
Missing Steps in Teacher Prep
As we close out the year, I’d like to reflect on 2015 and give a preview of what’s to come in 2016. Anyone...
18 December, 2015