Monday, October 27, 2014

10 things all educators should commit to...


Will you commit to creating experiences kids will remember forever?


Will you commit to focusing on the now & not some unknown distant world?


Will you commit to helping kids own their learning?


Will you commit to using grades as a tool toward learning & not as punishment & motivation?


Will you commit to not standardizing how a kid demonstrates his/her mastery of learning?


Will you commit to valuing & appreciating the time kids spend outside of school?


Will you commit to focusing on solutions rather than problems & things you can't control?


Will you commit to a partnership with your students & not a dictatorship?


Will you commit to being there for your students & supporting them when they struggle?


Will you commit to taking risks & even failing and then trying again?