One Year, Many Lessons Learned

One Year, Many Lessons Learned

Way back in Spring 2020 – aka the surprise pivot to Togethering Remotely — I wrote a bit about how I stay Together while teaching online. All of this info still holds true, AND I’ve learned a ton along the way, just like many (all!) of you. Coming up on almost one...
Guest Post: Five Ways to Support Together STUDENTS!

Guest Post: Five Ways to Support Together STUDENTS!

Guest posts are few and far between around here, but this Together Student thing keeps popping up. I asked a long-time colleague and senior leader for Denver Public Schools, Sean P., to share some Together Student ideas from across his district. Take it away, Sean! As...
Teacher Appreciation MONTH?!

Teacher Appreciation MONTH?!

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the bend—May 7th – 11th, to be precise! We’ve have shared ideas here, here and here, but I recently came across something especially nifty at Excel Academy in Boston. Spearheaded by Aaron S., a senior member of the operations...

Down Time? Road Trip during Spring Break? Well. . . Busy Bags!

As the spring break season approaches, the Together Team and I were discussing long drives, classroom holiday parties, and generally keeping small hands busy during times of transition or – boredom!!! Kendra, our amazing Director of Operations, let us in on her top...