Efficiency, Efficiency, Efficiency: Thank You Notes to Students

Efficiency, Efficiency, Efficiency: Thank You Notes to Students

If you are like most teachers I know, I bet you received a bunch of creative, thoughtful and downright strange holiday gifts from your students. If you are like one teacher who lives in my home (ahem), they may still be sitting next to your desk (after your wife...
See you in 2016!

See you in 2016!

Happy Holidays, Dearest Readers! We are preppin’ for some holiday shutdown over here on the blog. While I wish I could completely disconnect, I’ve got this little looming thing called a copyedit deadline for this puppy. But once that baby gets done, here’s what’s on...
Taking on New Commitments: The Girl Scouts

Taking on New Commitments: The Girl Scouts

As 2015 winds down,  you may be asked to take on new commitments for the new year, either personally or professionally. You know, supervising field trips. . . becoming department chair. . . coaching a sports team. . . hosting a book club. . . joining a board. . . just...
The 2015 Together Gift Guide!

The 2015 Together Gift Guide!

Back by popular demand, we present the 2015 Together Gift Guide – and check it out on Pinterest too! Whether you are gifting your own kids’ teachers (must get on this!), an educator in your family (got one of those too!), a leader in your life, or looking for your own...