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“What does democracy mean to you?” That was the writing prompt I gave to my class. I was expecting a three-paragraph essay about the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens. Ryan asked if he could make a video. Of course, … Continue reading →

When teachers at Mission Viejo Elementary School came back from summer break, I was there. They wanted me to present on the morning of the first day. I have worked with hundreds of schools and districts across North America, and … Continue reading →

A fairly typical classroom current events discussion: Kids shouldn’t be allowed to play football.             Yes, they should! Football is fun!!             Denver won the Super Bowl!             Yes! That was a great game.             But kids get hurt playing … Continue reading →

  I had a problem with being too nice. Because I once had a job that involved phone sales, I knew how hard the job is and I had a soft spot for those trying to make it work. So … Continue reading →

By Larry Ferlazzo on March 14, 2017 12:36 PM (Larry Ferlazzo is an educator worth following. He collects, curates, and shares great ideas from educators around the world and contributes brilliant ideas of his own as well. He asked educators … Continue reading →

Evidence that you are getting old: You watch the Grammy’s and don’t know many of the performers. You say, “These students used to be so much better.” You think the flipped classroom is a big deal. Let me focus on … Continue reading →

Charter School Newsletter August 2015 Communication in the 21st Century By Erik Palmer–Educational Consultant, Author, and Speaker Communication in the 1st century. No, that’s not a typo, though to be more accurate, I should say 1st century B.C. What was … Continue reading →

The situation: a Colorado school where I was going to conduct a workshop;  a class still in session in the room I was going to be using; students with crayons making drawings of dirt. I know you may be thinking: … Continue reading →

Teaching Presentation Skills: No More Lip Service The new, higher value placed on teachers and teaching makes it more important than ever to invest in the power of great instruction and learn how to leverage it in classrooms and school … Continue reading →