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My Epiphany at a Conference in Austin Okay, so picture this. It was June 12th, 2019, at a stuffy conference in Austin. I was sitting in the back, half-listening to some guy named Marcus (not...

Look, I’m gonna say it: Our education system is broken. I’ve been in this game for over two decades, and I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the downright ugly. And honestly, folks,...

Look, I’m gonna say it Our education system is broken. I’ve been saying this for years, ever since my kid, let’s call him Marcus, came home from school one day and told me he’d been...

Look, Let’s Talk About Learning I’ve been in this education racket for over two decades. Twenty-one years, to be exact. And let me tell you something, folks: we’re doing it wrong. I’m not talking about...

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Almost Quit Teaching It was 2007, a tiny school in rural Ohio. I was green, idealistic, and honestly, completely clueless. I had this kid in my class,...

My Epiphany at a Diner Look, I'm gonna be honest here. I was at this little diner in Hempstead last Tuesday, right? The one with the kinda wobbly table by the window. I was meeting...

My Epiphany at the Diner Okay, so last Tuesday, I was at this little diner on 7th, right? The one with the terrible coffee but amazing pancakes. I was meeting with an old friend, let’s...

Look, We’ve Got a Problem I’ve been in this education game for over two decades. Twenty-one years, four months, and twelve days to be exact. And let me tell you, something’s rotten in the state...

The Importance of Wellness in Education In the pursuit of academic excellence, the role of wellness is often overlooked. However, integrating wellness into educational practices can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Students who are physically and...