A Place Called Kindergarten

MAY 31, 2025

If you're a kindergarten teacher looking to build strong number sense, encourage mathematical thinking, and foster classroom discussion, KINDERGARTEN MATH TALKS are your secret weapon. These quick, engaging prompts are the perfect way to kick off your math block with purpose and routine. In this post, well explore why math talks are essential in early childhood classrooms and how to use them effectively.

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Southwest Washington Education

MAY 31, 2025

The Heritage Foundation shares this article with us (although the original was published in The New York Post). Teachers Unions Bent the Education Dept. to Their WillShut It Down To Throttle Their Power | The Heritage Foundation Key Takeaways No matter how many staffers are hired, achievement gaps remain.

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The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

MAY 31, 2025

Good morning, fine readers. It’s been a hot minute since I had the urge to put words to the screen. I’m not sure why: School got hard. We had a good class this year. They weren’t angels, but none of them ever are. However, they were good kids (other than they looked at school with disdain). It’s like any school year, but it just was hard.

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Hey, Mike Alpert!

MAY 31, 2025

Hi friends, Can you believe it? We’re in the second-to-last week of school here in Oregon—and that means it’s also the second-to-last edition of our newsletter for the year! Whether you’re already on summer break or just about to cross the finish line with us, I hope you’re feeling that bittersweet mix of exhaustion and pride that comes with wrapping up another school year.

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