by Jeff Herb | Sep 18, 2018 | 180ishDays, Alien Administrator, Jeff, LUE
I tweeted something the other day after having a conversation about testing via devices. There was concern by a few teachers that there wasn’t anything stopping students from simply Googling answers to the test questions. This was my thought regarding that...
by Nikki Woodbury | Sep 18, 2018 | 180ishDays, Nikki
I went to my children’s curriculum night last week. Throughout the twenty-minute presentation, their teachers made mention of so many of the key topics in education: PBIS, flexible seating, growth mindset, data/benchmark testing, technology, Common Core, no-homework...
by Jeff Herb | Sep 13, 2018 | 180ishDays, Alien Administrator, Jeff, LUE, Stop Teaching
It’s lunch time and you’re sitting in the lounge observing a casual discussion among a few veteran teachers. As it does every so often, the conversation comes up about how much kids have changed since they started teaching and how students...
by Nikki Woodbury | Sep 13, 2018 | 180ishDays, Nikki, Quotes
“Make today so awesome that yesterday is jealous.” I saw this in a classroom today. And, it made me smile. I love phrases that this. A few simple words can completely shift your mindset. Our words-whether they are said or written somewhere for all to see-have a...
by Nikki Woodbury | Sep 12, 2018 | 180ishDays, Nikki
Today, I felt like an administrator. I spent the majority of the day doing paperwork, working on observation feedback, changing schedules, calling back parents, watching bus video and sitting in meetings. I had very little contact with kids. I hate that. A lot. I...
by Jeff Herb | Sep 11, 2018 | 180ishDays, Alien Administrator, Jeff, LUE
We have had a lot of discussion lately about accelerated courses (we offer accelerated math and English courses in our middle school). In our district we have established a litany of data points that help us make the decision of whether or not to enroll students into...
by Nikki Woodbury | Sep 7, 2018 | 180ishDays, Nikki
Ok, so I’m struggling to keep up with my goal. Last night, I sat at my computer for three hours post kid bedtime. I responded to emails, packed lunches, made schedule changes, scribbled a grocery list, worked on a coding evidence from a teacher’s observation and...
by Jeff Herb | Sep 6, 2018 | 180ishDays, Jeff, LUE, Stop Teaching
I was having a conversation with a teacher today regarding quiz/test retakes; a topic on which many people have varying opinions. In our discussion, she referenced a video that another colleague had shared with her on the subject, which I asked her to forward to me as...
by Jeff Herb | Sep 5, 2018 | 180ishDays, Alien Administrator, Jeff
There are two types of kids that educators will generally communicate home about. The most common: those exhibiting behavioral problems. The runner up: those demonstrating exemplary skill in the classroom or extra-curricular activities. The former is almost always...
by Nikki Woodbury | Sep 5, 2018 | 180ishDays
Today is a special day at our house. My kids celebrated their 8th birthday. Already, at such a young age, so many educators have been a part of their journey. And, for that, I am grateful. They LOVE school. Never do they complain about going to school or doing...
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