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The First (or Maybe Second or Third…) Day of Class: A Once-a-Year Opportunity!
As I reflect upon the many “first days” I’ve had, I think about what I did on those days and what I wish I had done. The “don’t smile...
Julie Merrill
Aug 142 min read
The Window From Which We Look
My dad used to send me emails with all kinds of pictures, jokes, quotes, etc. I came across this gem that he sent me a few years ago: A...
Julie Merrill
Mar 61 min read
Idea of the Week: The Not-So-Secret-Way to Students’ Hearts
When I was still in the classroom, I was a busy teacher. I prided myself at being a multi-tasker (still guilty of this one 😀). I could...
Julie Merrill
Feb 122 min read
Why "Challenging" Isn’t the Right Goal
Have you ever heard (or said) something like “I want to challenge my students”? I used to think that and say it all the time. I was...
Julie Merrill
Feb 32 min read
Idea of the Week: Starting Fresh
It’s not the first day of school anymore, but it is the beginning of a new semester. A chance to start fresh. Some of you may be very...
Julie Merrill
Jan 72 min read
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