This new found term “learning loss” has been floating around on media and out of politicians’ mouths for months now. I’m concerned about this term.
One year….
f there was any year that will be the most memorable year in any educators’ careers, I’m guessing that this will be the year. 2020 going into 2021 was/has been a challenge for any teacher.
Percent on a Number Line
Rather than teaching students about the part to whole ratio and making it into a proportion, I was asking them to do word searches to find the clues.
Grassroots Workshops
Have you ever been a part of a process that just fascinated you? That’s the only way to describe my summer project. With this one project, I learned so much.
Lessons Learned
Seeing the best of humanity during my toughest time taught me a few life lessons.
Zapped
Getting superpowers and dancing.
Chemo (Pt 3)
Losing control over your body. It’s not pretty.
Surgery and Support
Despite fear, I was given strength
Fighting the Good Fight
Nobody asks for this obstacle.
How to Make a Conference Worth Your While
It’s conference season. To date, I’ve been to 2 conferences (Northwest and CMC-South) and am packing up to head to CMC-North in Pacific Grove, CA. It’ll be a 5 hour drive up north, but it’ll be worth it when I see the gorgeous ocean and the scenic views. Oh…and all the learning that my brain can soak up. For the first time in …