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Hey Reader, Ok, so this is kind of random, but I was recently reading a fitness article on the importance of recovery, sleep, and growth. The more I read, the more important recovery and sleep seem to become in the science around fitness and nutrition. One of the key takeaways was on how to get quality rest, recovery, and sleep. The article talked about how you should remove distractions by doing things like putting your phone down. But the thing that stuck out most was its suggesting to avoid eating within 2-3 hours of sleep in order to ensure proper rest. The explanation for this was pretty simple: The act of digesting a large meal can disrupt the pattern of calming down and falling to sleep, making it harder to get enough good rest. This made me think of how we work with schools and tend to roll out PD. We start the year with a huge "meal" of PD, and often times then expect immediate implementation. We don't give our teachers time for the work to digest and settle before true growth and improvement can happen. Whatever you're PD initiative was this August or September, or whatever that new initiative or idea will be in the near future, make sure you're giving ample time for your team to digest and grow, so your students can get the maximum benefits. Stay Awesome!
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Hey Reader, I've been thinking a lot recently about the incredible work we're seeing in schools all around the country. It's truly inspiring. Last week, I shared a celebration of Erwin Elementary in North Carolina and how their amazing team of educators worked to move their school from an F to a C on their state report card. So I wanted to share another story of an awesome school. But this time, I also wanted to share what we can learn from their success, so you can take it into your...
Hey Reader, Can I brag for a minute? Don't worry, I don't want to brag about me, or even about our team. I want to brag about some really amazing educators. One of the coolest parts of my job is that I get to meet and work with so many truly amazing teachers and leaders from all around the country. So when we get the opportunity to celebrate their hard work paying off, I want to do it! Our friends at Erwin Elementary in North Carolina recently received their state report card results, and...
Hey Reader, As a keynote speaker and someone who works with schools and districts regularly, I always let schools know that when I deliever a keynote I'll do my best to motivate, inspire, and challenge their staff. And honestly, I think I'm pretty good at those things. (I'm biased, of course) However, I warn them that even the best keynotes are limited in their impact. The reality is, no matter how engaging or inspiring that keynote was, the magic wears off eventually. So the question we need...