The Sorted (Household) Inbox: Before and After

The Sorted (Household) Inbox: Before and After

By now you know I moved from Brooklyn to the DC ‘burbs about six months ago. You may recall how the summer, and then again the fall, were a sort of wild ride of Together Teacher times for me and my family—jetting about the country, welcoming a newborn baby, living out...
Meet the Arc’s Fancy Cousin: The Levenger

Meet the Arc’s Fancy Cousin: The Levenger

I was lucky enough to meet Julie Ann C., a fifth grade math teacher, in Austin this summer. We quickly developed a mutual admiration society (membership count: two), and she invited me into her organizational life. Similar to Michelle’s Arc from Staples, Julie Ann C....
My New Year’s Resolution: Email Recommitments

My New Year’s Resolution: Email Recommitments

Rumor has it I’m considered an expert on this productivity stuff. . . calendars, time management, to-do lists, what-have-you. But it doesn’t mean I’m perfect. Far from it. . . In fact, my dear friend Hilary likes to lovingly remind me of my famous Sunday...
App Review: Edmodo

App Review: Edmodo

Three teachers we adore have recently mentioned Edmodo, so naturally we went prowling around. For those of you with ready access to computers and Internet in your schools, Edmodo is a real gem. Edmodo is like a classroom version of Facebook, focused on student and...