Testing season is creeping up on us.  (Boring!!!!)  Keep the learning fresh by taking a play out of Steve Jobs' playbook.

Students' brains are filled with chemicals that can either help or hurt learning.  This week, in 9 minutes, we give you ideas on which chemicals you want to be sure to activate and how to activate them effectively.  

Happy New Year!  Time to commit to an educational resolution.  We give you 15 quick choices, any of which will improve teaching and learning in your classroom!

One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

(As well as train students to be empathetic, critical thinkers).

One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

(As well as train students to be empathetic, critical thinkers).

...One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

...One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

Who you hang out with at school can have a huge impact on your mood and energy.  This week we go into the vault to remind ourselves to find those marigolds!

Remembering what we teach is the kids' responsibility, right?  Actually, HOW we teach directly impacts whether learning can reach students' long term memory.  5 steps to make sure our teaching maximizes memory; don't forget to listen!

Starting to feel a little frustrated?  Losing the optimism that comes with the start of a new year?  Limping toward the 3-day weekend?  We have the cure: Hug a porcupine!