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Tag Archives: Middle School
What I have Learned this Year (So Far)
I am 55 years old, and I am in middle school. Well, not IN middle school, but I have started my 30th year in a middle school. My wife would tell you I have always been a slow learner. But … Continue reading
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My Message to Parents
All of us have had to deal with irate parents. The conversations I have are probably not too much different than the ones you have. Some are adult like in manner and end in an agreement to disagree. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Community Involvement, Middle School
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Weekly Education Links (weekly)
Here are my Diigo bookmarks for the week of March 29, 2015. I am on spring break this week so I promise that I will have at least one blog post before the next weekend. Whatever your plans are, make … Continue reading
Where do We Draw the Line?
This year we have implemented a 1:1 computer initiative. Every one of my 1363 Timberwolves got a nice new shiny Chromebook in September. There was a lot of trepidation amongst staff members, some bumps in the road and more than … Continue reading
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How Far Do We Go?
This year, we rolled out a 1:1 initiative at all of our middle schools. We distributed 14,000 Chromebooks, one to every middle schooler in the county. As a part of this initiative, we were asked by the Central Office administration … Continue reading
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Why Middle School is So Important
So, this is my 30th year in public education. 30 years. It seems like just yesterday I was walking into my first faculty meeting as a brand new teacher. Now, I am the one running the meetings. I cannot believe how … Continue reading
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