Take a Minute to Think
The musical Fiddler on the Roof is a favorite of mine. It tells the story of a Jewish family living in Imperial Russia in the 1900s. The main character, Tevye, is a poor milkman who dreams of giving his family a rich life and successful marriages for his five...Life in the Traffic Lane
Blog, Character Development, Educator Insights, Encouragement, High School, School Culture, Tips & Tricks | February 16, 2024
It’s 7:40 a.m. and time to suit up for traffic duty: boots, long puffy winter coat, earmuffs, mittens, pink traffic vest, saber flashlight, walkie talkie, and stop sign. Then it’s off to the curb on a cold, dark winter day. Even routine duties at school are never...
#phonefreeschools – How to Talk to Your School District about Removing Smartphones
Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Resources, School Culture, Technology Integration | January 26, 2024
This is a reposting of a blog post from Protect Young Eyes on a significant topic that is relevant to all of us, and we hope you find this helpful in your efforts to lead and teach. Please go to protectyoungeyes.com for further information or more resources. I’m...
Interview with Lisa Joyner
We welcomed to The Teacher’s Lounge Dr. Lisa Joyner, chair of the Christian Education Department at Veritas Baptist College and Online College, a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Lisa specializes in special education, having helped...10 Best Practices for School Technology
Blog, Educator Insights, Faith Learning, Resources, Spiritual Formation, Technology Integration | January 19, 2024
This post was written in collaboration with Blythe Winslow, Founder of Everyschool, and Amy Tyson, Co-Founder and LISW. Both bring a research- and child-development-centric view to educational technology practices. Their experience is valuable and authoritative....