PinnedIs it Possible to Fix Academic Achievement in Our Schools?Finding the Secret Key — Part One : Boosting Student Achievement Over the next three articles, I am going to show you how your school can improve student outcomes, elevate teacher performance and develop stronger school leaders. It doesn’t matter what State you live in, these three programs I developed over a decade ago work in suburban, urban or rural schools. …Teachers14 min read
PinnedHow I Came Back to Beat the K12 System after Quitting Teaching 20 Years Ago?A Real Comeback Story If you would have said to me over 20 years ago, the day I quit teaching that I would come back to run my own K12 program and beat the K12 system, I would have said that’s impossible. But that’s how I started my career in education as a classroom…Teachers15 min read
PinnedWhat’s the Most Important Test in America?It’s Not What You Think… After being bombarded with news and ads about how toxic and negative standardized tests are in schools, would you be surprised to learn there is one test that every American needs to take? This week, Leaf Academy, the first online school for 21st century skills, published a brand new report…Testing2 min read
PinnedWant to Know the Best Productivity Hack?And unless you graduate from Harvard Business School, you will never learn it… What this article is going to show you is how you can increase your productivity at a level that sounds impossible. Yes, you can actually quadruple your productivity with this hack. I said it, 4x your productivity. The Opposable Mind If you attend Harvard Business School, you would be required…Productivity10 min read
PinnedThe Most Inspirational Story You Will Ever ReadWhy is a story unforgettable? What makes it inspirational? I want you to think about those two questions before you read this story. The Beginning There is one universal truth, one thing that every American has to deal with — and that’s obstacles. There are obstacles in our family, in…Inspiration22 min read
5 days agoWill there be another school shooting?What Can Schools Do to Make Schools Safer — Will there be another school shooting? The answer is sadly yes. It’s tragic and unfortunate, but schools are no longer safe spaces for kids. But there is good news. There is something teachers and schools can do to change their environment. Safe Schools and Classrooms What is a safe school…School Shootings4 min read
5 days agoHow to Write an Article on Medium People Want to ReadThree Secrets from a Former Journalist and Speechwriter — “Don’t Bury the Lede!” I can’t tell you how many times my editors or Communications Directors yelled at me for burying the lede in every first draft I ever wrote. I can’t explain it, it’s just something I like to do. Think of it as the “Where’s Waldo” for writing. …Medium3 min read
5 days agoWhy Teaching is No Longer a ProfessionHow The Teacher’s Union Ruined It — What is a profession? Let’s start with that question. A profession is a field where the people who work inside it have advanced knowledge, high standards and a routine of continual improvement. Let’s look at doctors first. Doctors have advanced knowledge of medicine, there are high standards set by the…Teaching6 min read
5 days agoIs There a Way for Teachers to Get Everything Done in 40 Hours Per Week?How to Work Smarter Not Harder — Every teacher works more than 40 hours per week. It’s so common that teachers decided to make it a “badge of honor”, instead of pushing back and refusing to do work. Is there a way for teachers to get everything done in 40 hours a week? I am a recognized…Teachers3 min read
Aug 8A Millionaire TeacherWhat You Don’t Believe Can Actually Hurt You — Let’s address the problem in the first paragraph. You don’t BELIEVE teachers can earn a decent wage. You are fighting for pennies, when teachers can EARN real money for teaching. That’s the problem. The Edu-Celebrities and elected officials have convinced teachers that there is NO WAY to pay them. What…Education4 min read
