I’m learning to read.No, really. I’ve learned so much about learning to read while studying contracted braille for about two years now. While I may be able to read large print for many…

“Waaaaiiiiit…this is practical,” exclaim the coaches I’ve trained in using Holistic Leadership Coaching. And, “Waaaiiitt…I can use this process again and again as my goals or roles or staff change,…

I'm often asked to help professional learning communities (PLCs) develop common definitions of rigor. We start with a reading on what defines rigor and then rate sample tasks as high–…

Do you ever feel like the pressure is on to be a perfect parent? Whether it's all the “expert advice” in the headlines, one-upmanship on the soccer sidelines, or dire…

As always, I checked the weather before heading out for a run. Sunny, 21 degrees F, and a wind chill of 14. I grabbed gloves, a headband, and my windbreaker.…

I love sharing and receiving book recommendations, although my to-read list is long enough. Why six top picks? To showcase three nonfiction and three fiction titles this time.  But first,…