Field Notes

Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood. He or she may have been great at explaining things, energetic, affirming, funny, or had other wonderful attributes. I remember Mrs. Rider. She was smart and pretty, and showed she really believed in me.

With this picture in mind that highlights the...

Several people have asked me what this Guide School business is. This post is to answer those questions about why I’ve made a pivot in my personal life.

Q: Why did you take down www.readytoblend.com?

A: The term “blended learning” became toxic for some during COVID. In some places, it became synon...

In certain places, Flipped Classrooms and Station Rotations aren’t the solution. Neither are embedded professional development, data-driven instruction, or a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Even the debate about banning phones is superfluous. In some places, the conventional classroom itself...