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Jump off the Stress Express with family holiday traditions

Jump off the Stress Express with family holiday traditions

The Edge of Education December 5, 2012 at 1:20 pm Comments are Disabled

Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Too much to do and not enough time. More shopping to […]

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Focused brains are deaf, blind to monkey business

Focused brains are deaf, blind to monkey business

The Edge of Education November 28, 2012 at 1:53 pm Comments are Disabled

My wife called me at school the other day with some frightening news.  Our oldest daughter was in the emergency room with an allergic reaction.   […]

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Schools Cannot Do It Alone: Introduction

Schools Cannot Do It Alone: Introduction

The Shift April 6, 2012 at 10:31 pm 4 comments

SCHOOLS CANNOT DO IT ALONE by Jamie Vollmer A book study: Please participate in the discussion by leaving a comment below. Part 1 in a […]

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The Anatomy of Anger

The Anatomy of Anger

The Edge of Education March 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm 4 comments

“Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right […]

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Parker Palmer and “The Courage to Teach” renew teacher’s spirit

The Shift June 9, 2009 at 2:21 am Comments are Disabled

The pressures of teaching can often leave even the veterans among us feeling frazzled and confused. So it’s not surprising that newer teachers often begin to question their decision to enter the profession. Yael Grauer, a second year teacher in Tucson Arizona, recently overcame her own feelings of doubt during a recent Courage to Teach retreat, developed by educational activist Parker Palmer. The insights she gained through professional reflection left her refreshed, renewed, and ready for a new beginning.

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