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My BAD

Where extraordinary educators talk about how and what they learn from sharing their own mistakes. Hosted by Jon Harper

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How Far Are You Willing to Go to Be a ‘Good Teacher’ and How Far Is Too Far?

How Far Are You Willing to Go to Be a ‘Good Teacher’ and How Far Is Too Far?

“I really wanted to be a ‘good teacher’ so I said yes to almost every request just to get approval.” At the heart of it ... Read more

2 Aug 2021

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Pandemic Lesson 3: The Single Best Response When Virtual School Isn’t Working

Pandemic Lesson 3: The Single Best Response When Virtual School Isn’t Working

I’ve made many mistakes while overseeing pandemic learning in my district. Among them, I’ve found that too often I jump ... Read more

4 Mar 2021

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Pandemic Lesson #2: I Pushed My Teachers Too Hard; In Fact, I Pushed Some Over the Edge

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I was eager to catch up and move our teachers and school forward despite the ongoing pandemic. Regretfully, I was out of... Read more

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What I Learned From the Mistake I Made During Pandemic Teaching and Learning

What I Learned From the Mistake I Made During Pandemic Teaching and Learning

I had been teaching for over 30 years and thought I had seen it all. Then the pandemic hit and I discovered that I was u... Read more

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