Tag: passionateeducator
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Reading Levels vs. Reading Excitement
Dear Guided Reading Teachers, For years, I struggled to make my guided reading groups consistent and engaging. I would constantly try new things and I never felt they were engaging and worthwhile, even I would get bored. I felt like I was spinning on a hamster wheel; putting in a lot of effort and not…
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A Challenge for Education Decision Makers
Dear Education Decision Makers, One thing often heard among the hallways and staff lounges in schools, is that those that make decisions in education are often too far removed from where they started to truly make an informed decision. I’m not saying our leaders don’t have a good depth of knowledge, because they absolutely do,…
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An Open Letter to Leaders in Education
Dear Leaders in Education, It’s time you address the divide between education leaders and teachers/school staff. If you haven’t recognized or addressed it, I can assure you it’s there more times than not. Teachers need leaders, yes, but a leader is someone who can facilitate and work with others to make decisions. An effective leader…
To Whom It May Concern-Letters From a Teacher 