Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink – Updated Summary

August 18th, 2021
Drive

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink is a must-read for educators and parents alike. Dan summarizes current research and does a great job turning it into interesting and understandable prose that educators can apply to their practice. Every school should have this on the shelf.

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Ten Tips for Incoming College Students by Craig Middleton

August 8th, 2021

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Ten Tips for Incoming College Students by Criga Middleton is an article that anyone starting college should read. It will only take a few minutes but can be well worth the time. Be sure to share with anyone you know heading off to college.

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How Teachers Can Work a Side Gig Throughout the Year by Emily Graham

July 31st, 2021

Side gig
How Teachers Can Work a Side Gig Throughout the Year by Emily Graham offers advice for teachers looking to expand their income and hone their skills. This can be done at the same time you relieve some stress without short changing your family obligations. As a teacher/administrator my wife and I made money on the side writing for computer magazines. This not only brought in extra income, it also kept us on the leading edge.

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Safe Ways to Encourage Kids to Play and Explore Outdoors by Emily Graham

July 23rd, 2021

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Safe Ways to Encourage Kids to Play and Explore Outdoors by Emily Graham offers excellent advice for parents and teachers about getting kids outdoors for fresh air and exercise. It’s easy to just let them sit around inside and play computer games or watch TV, but with a little effort and this advice, you can make them healthier and more vibrant. Thanks, Emily.

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Easy Summer Reading Professional Development – My Book Summaries

July 20th, 2021

Free Resources for Busy Parents and Educators Who Don’t Have as Much Time to Read and Surf as I Do Since I started this blog in 2009 after caring for my wife who died from ALS, I have summarized 200 nonfiction books. Many are from the field of education, but most are more general in […]

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