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The Necessity of Redundancy about our Students (Charter School Diaries #19)

Week 5/13 – 5/17 Many of my articles revolve around teachers and students, and I fear that I am redundant at times.  But then I have to remember that I am writing about school experiences that include teachers and students; among whom there is never a dull moment. One thing I am sure about when it comes […]

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The Final Countdown! Activities for the Last Days of School

May always comes in with a gust and flies by.  I scramble to reflect on the year, cram in last-minute curriculum, organize parents and lunches for field trips & play day, wrap my head around the data that must be collected, input data into spreadsheets, finalize grades & collect back work to finalize grades, make thank […]

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Confrontations, Conflict & Anger Management (Charter School Diaries #15)

Week 4/15-4/19 Our lives are not without confrontations and conflict. Confrontations and conflict, although many times unpleasant, is a part of the human experience. People are dynamic and adaptive individuals; one minute we’re hot, the next we’re cold and our moods and desires shift with the way we feel physically and emotionally. Add a number […]