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Reflective thoughts for learning as I teach kids…by Sam LeDeaux
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Category Archives: Education

  • I’m not much of a movie guy, but I did see The Lego Movie last weekend. My son left with a list of new toys he wants, and I left thinking [...]

    The Lego Movie: Making Education Reform Simple

    February 16, 2014
  • Educators, do you have to go to work? Or do you get to come to school? There’s a BIG difference between the two… I enrolled my 5 year [...]

    Are Educators Passionate About Their Profession?

    February 1, 2014
  • Do Educators Actually DO Anything?

    Do Educators Actually DO Anything?

    January 27, 2014
  • NO. This one word reflection could definitively be the end of this post, but I will elaborate… One of my teachers shared this article with [...]

    Should Principals Stop Visiting Classrooms?

    January 18, 2014
  • It takes a lot from us educators to provide our kids, communities, and each other with the learning experiences we deserve. Two qualities that [...]

    Reflect with Humility

    January 6, 2014
  • If you are passionate about what you do all day everyday with and for kids, it is easy to feel constant pressure and stress; however, now feels [...]

    2014 Resolution: Tame Your To-Do List

    January 2, 2014
  • Are you your students’ (and families’) favorite teacher?  You have every opportunity to be. I attended the PBIS Summer Leadership [...]

    3,000

    December 17, 2013
  • Most school districts claim to want to move from good to great, become world class, become a 21st century district, or fill in the slogan [...]

    Are You a Leader or Manager?

    December 11, 2013
  • As I continue to connect, learn, and grow, I have met some amazing educators.  I attended EdCamp Chicago this past October and had a career [...]

    Do kids have a voice? The power of choice

    December 7, 2013
  • I had an invigorating conversation with a colleague yesterday.  Upon reflection, I realized it was because the tone, words, and content of the [...]

    Limits for Kids: Do we define them or inspire beyond them?

    December 3, 2013

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