Should Public Education Be More Like The Great British Baking Show?
This is reposted from The Achievement Plateau, written by Rob Berretta With shorter days, impending holidays, and accumulating stress at work, I’ve returned to one of my favorite indulgences: The Great British Baking Show. If you’ve never...When the going gets tough…make things Effortless (Book Summary)
Book Summary: Effortless by Greg McKeown Most things worth doing aren’t exactly easy, especially in schools. Most educators know that there are things that they should do to make classrooms more accessible for all students, maybe changing a...Want great lessons everyday? Ask yourself, “What I.F.S?” [Book summary: The Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish]
Want great lessons everyday? Ask yourself, “What I.F.S?” [Book summary: The Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish] Shane Parrish is a genius. After a career in Canadian intelligence and anti-terrorism, he left his career as a spy in 2017 to pursue a full-time career as...Decoding Greatness in Every Classroom
Decoding Greatness in Every Classroom We all know it when we see it: the “magical classroom.” There are some classrooms where teachers and students seem to be, well, clicking. There’s energy, engagement, and tons of achievement. But here’s the thing, every classroom...