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Thursday Thinkings: AI in our Classroom? How?

Last week, we had our first student in my three years here use AI on one of our assessments. He wasn't even sneaky about it, which mde us both chuckle. He typed in the question in his Google search bar,... Continue Reading →

Day 6 – Women’s Athletics – #SOLC25

As I sit here and watch the second round of the Women's Big Ten Tournament with the Iowa Women currently leading Michigan St, it just struck me where women's athletics are at right now. I've coached middle school girls forever.... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thinkings: Jobs I’d Consider

Daily writing promptList three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.View all responses Good morning, WordPress and readers! It's a gorgeous day in Iowa and this question has me thinking: List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thinkings: Leap Day Thoughts

An extra day to jot down some thoughts? Sign me up! I'd be happy to do this every four years! #dudelame Ha! If you say so! Just some random thinking over the last few days to be thrown out there... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thinkings: Advice to Teen Self

Daily writing promptWhat advice would you give to your teenage self?View all responses Edited for the right day. #goodgrief #thisshouldbefun This is a prompt that just stopped me in my tracks. I'm 52 so a lifetime of experiences is behind... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thinkings: Tough Decisions

I had nothing today to write about. Thanksgiving was exhausting. I don't feel like I got much of a "break" because we seemed to be getting ready or in the car. The students returned with A LOT of energy, more... Continue Reading →

Thoughtful Thursday: Thursday Writing

In our school, we have a WIN time, which is What I Need. Some students need math help, while work with reading, writing, other leadership ideals, and other areas. My WIN group is set up for almost all of that.... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thinkings – A Draft File Full of What?

First, the back story: For Christmas one year, we did the "do you have something in mind" thing with our daughters and my youngest said something the tune of "a bag of what". Well, that's a challenge that my wife... Continue Reading →

The Art of Gratitude #SOL21

NOTE: This was to be published for Two Writing Teacher's Slice of Life weekly writing on Tuesday. Go check out some awesome teacher writers who have posted amazing things! 🙂 Last March, when school was shut down, my wife and... Continue Reading →

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