Learning to Breath
I have been working for the better part of a quarter century to learn to meditate. I came to a curiosity about Zen Buddhism
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EQ Café: Anxiety
Anxiety in the world is growing and it’s affecting youth and adults. But what IS anxiety? Since it’s a feeling, how can we use
Inclusivity and Equity Resources – Set 1
Family and community resources for supporting public schools to engage in equity, inclusion, and anti-bias initiatives. What equity framework might you/your group choose to
SBAI Five Year Evaluation
2015 Matisse SBAI Evaluation 2014 Matisse SBAI Evaluation 2013 Matisse SBAI Evaluation 2012 Matisse SBAI Evaluation 2011 Matisse SBAI Evaluation 2015 Hayden SBAI Evaluation
P21 Framework for 21st Century Skills
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) has reenergized my work with teachers in New York City schools. I’m thrilled to be able to
Japanese Lesson Study
This fall I will be offering two Lesson Study Group for teachers who would like to focus on developing their professional practice in the
Curriculum Mapping, Part 3
This post is designed as a three-part training series for middle and high school teachers working in school teams to write and revise their
Curriculum Mapping, Part 2
This post is designed as a three-part training series for middle and high school teachers working in school teams to write and revise their
Curriculum Mapping, Part 1
This post is designed as a three-part training series for middle and high school teachers working in school teams to write and revise their
Book Talk: One Year to an Organized Life
I found this book under the Christmas tree this year, already unwrapped with it’s shiny blue cover beckoning. My mother had asked for this
A conversation between two teachers (IM)
Teacher 1: hey Teacher 2! Teacher 2: hey! Teacher 1: teaching my first class in 2 hours. Got any advice? Teacher 2: wow! don’t
Differentiating the high school classroom teacher: My own individualized learning plan of sorts
This is me giving myself that look: “Really?” Blogging again when you have two other concrete “actual” things to accomplish in the next 30
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Every week I share activities that you can do on your own or with colleagues and loved ones to increase joy in your life and in your workplace while reducing stress.
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