Don’t Send That Email
It is more of a habit than anything. Schools have news to share so they craft an email and blast it out to their school community. And then there are more bits of news to share… so another email goes…
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I have spent the better part of my 15+ year career in digital and social media marketing. I am also a mother and a PAC member. And on top of that, I have been a student a number of times.…
Read More What Pete Learned at CADA.
Pete – our resident SDR – recently returned from the CADA State Convention. And while he came home with a million take-aways, we challenged him to nail it down to the top 5 things he learned. So here is what…
Read More Verizon blocks Remind..or did they.
A couple weeks ago Verizon announced it would block the popular education messaging service Remind…or so that’s what it appeared. In fact what happened is Verizon told Remind they were going to charge them a spam fee for sending their…
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The Power of Celebrating Students
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We all enjoy recognition of our successes. Some may not prefer a public ceremony where we walk onto a stage to receive a shiny trophy. But even private recognition amongst a small group has the ability to create a sense…
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School Events; Spreading the Word.
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It’s hard to remember everything about my middle or high school years – a few really amazing teachers, some awesome chemistry experiments, and having friends over after school to play Rock Band. But what I can tell you about are…
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Practice Kindness
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Teaching students kindness may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to. Here are some ways to easily incorporate and promote kindness in the classroom on a regular basis. The Appreciation Box The Appreciation Box is a great way…
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Mobile Friendly or a No Phone Zone?
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Your students are digital natives; they have grown up in the age of technology. Not only are they experts at navigating the internet from any device, but more and more are bringing personal devices into classrooms. This begs the question:…
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Memes For A Laugh
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The very witty staff over at Bored Panda have put together a list of teacher memes that any educator can relate to. Here are some of our personal favorites! Find more hilarious teacher memes by visiting Bored Panda.
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Create Meaningful Connection
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The first few weeks are behind you, tests and papers are being written, the ‘mark’ pile is growing and the back-to-school buzz may be wearing off. As your days get busier and deadlines quickly approach you may feel discouraged with…
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