Kimberlee Ballenger is a very dedicated teacher from Maryland. Many of her students come from socioeconomically disadvantaged homes. This doesn’t stop her from believing in each child and passionately advocating for their success! She shares some great stories in this conversation. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

How do we lift up kids who are struggling? For a child to succeed they must follow a path. If you can identify the place where they’re struggling, you can help them through. In this podcast we explore this path and ways we can help children. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

I was fortunate to meet Angie Eilers, a passionate educator, who is the founder and CEO of UR TURN. She is on to something incredible! Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

To have an effective behavior plan, there must be clear communication and understanding of expectations, attainable goals, and fairness. Besides for that, kids are entitled to get plenty of encouragement and support without having to earn it! Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

As the principal of PS 172 in Brooklyn, NY, Jack Spatola and his team “broke the myth that children’s underprivileged backgrounds would inhibit their academic success”. Year after year his school ranked among the very best of NYC. I had a chance to sit with him and discuss his passion for education. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com 

After last week’s podcast, I wanted to share with you some more about Invisible Progress, how it happens, what are the consequences, and what we can do about it! Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

Sometimes kids resolve to improve and they only make a little progress. If we don’t recognize that and encourage them, they may give up. Let’s be on the lookout and uncover as much invisible progress as we can. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

My excitement for the ClasStars app always distracts me from the main point, which is to help teachers connect with their students in the most meaningful ways. Even when I’m mindful of it, I can easily be pulled off task. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

In this episode I share some of my experience @ISTE19 from Philadelphia. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com

Last week was rough, since we put all our focus into being prepared for the ISTE Conference. This week I give you the abridged version of what we’ve been up two the past few years, so you understand what we are bringing with with us to ISTE. Learn more about ClasStars at www.ClasStars.com