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‘Tis the Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Ok, you’re probably thinking, it’s not the Christmas season, so ...
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Customer Service: Practicing Selfless Acts by Putting Others First
The first impression. Just three words, but ones that can make or break a person’s desire to engage ...
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Eighth Grade Graduation
I have a long-time friend from Illinois. For a number of years, she and I would have a ...
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Science and Reading?
Throughout my years of teaching, there have been many approaches to the instruction of reading that have been ...
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Communication is Key
Communication between teachers and parents* is key to improving student success. When open dialogue is established, it’s easier ...
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Grace in Our Lives: Reflections from a Lutheran Day School Principal
For those who are in the business of teaching and leading within Lutheran circles, the process of being ...
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Failure is ALWAYS an Option…and Sometimes a Good One
Today's blog is by Jay Lindsay. It was originally shared through the LEADnet listerv. It is published with ...
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Written Service Plans: What do they mean and how do I use them?
IEP, ISP, 504, Initial Evaluation, Re-evaluation … These are just a few of the documents that are given ...
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Recognition: A Powerful Encouragement in Ministry
The principal looked up from his desk in his office. There was a teacher standing in front of ...
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The Answer Bench: Simple. Innovative. Engaging.
It is a bustling middle school hallway. There sits the principal of this Lutheran community—with a ready smile ...
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