When You Just NEED a Wall Calendar

When You Just NEED a Wall Calendar

I love when my Together Workshoppers take their pre-work VERY seriously, and truly “bring” all calendars with them to trainings. Case in point: This recent photograph of the family wall calendar shared by Christine in Charlotte.  Check it out. . . Compared to my...
A Notebook That Goes in the Microwave?! Regan’s Rocketbook!

A Notebook That Goes in the Microwave?! Regan’s Rocketbook!

We’re longtime lovers of notebooks around here, both paper and digital. And now I keep seeing these MICROWAVEABLE notebooks pop up in my workshops! Luckily, Regan K., my good friend, awesome educator, and TNTP-er, is here to share her love for Rocketbook with us!...
Post-Performance Self-Care

Post-Performance Self-Care

If you’re reading this blog post, it’s likely you have a job that requires some level of performance, whether it be leading kids (teachers), facilitating big meetings (district peeps), or making it happen in high-stakes situations (you nonprofit folks). I know I spend...
Andrew K’s Advanced Placement Outlook Usage

Andrew K’s Advanced Placement Outlook Usage

When I bumped into Andrew K., a Director of Special Services and former ELA teacher, he already had it pretty Together. His charter school network is very Outlook-y, and he was very much in the habit of scheduling his To-Do’s directly into his calendar – which is...
The (Fanny) Pack is BACK!

The (Fanny) Pack is BACK!

It’s no secret that I have an enduring love for fanny packs. In fact, my passion is well documented here, here, and here. But what do you actually PUT in your fanny pack during the school day? Kristi O., a Dean of Students for Charlotte-Mecklenberg Public Schools,...