Cody’s Clipboard: A Fresh Take on the Weekly Worksheet

Cody’s Clipboard: A Fresh Take on the Weekly Worksheet

I was in Southaven, Mississippi, a few weeks back (Sidenote: The band Korn was performing at my workshop venue the same evening), working with a great group of principals and other MS education leaders. In doing my usual peer-over-the-shoulder-stalking, you can...
Inside Sage’s Clipboard: A Super, Duper Student Tracker

Inside Sage’s Clipboard: A Super, Duper Student Tracker

Remember when we got a peek at Sage’s Clipboard Contraption? I promised I would someday reveal what she stored in there…today is that day! Like Jenny, Sage is super smart about informally tracking student progress in her small reading groups. Check out Sage’s Super...
Meghan’s Portable File Box

Meghan’s Portable File Box

Meet Meghan, another mobile educator! Meghan is an instructional coach at the early elementary level in Washington, DC. She teaches small groups, coaches teachers, and handles all kinds of other duties as needed. One of the toughest transitions for any educator is...
Introducing . . 100% Digital!

Introducing . . 100% Digital!

You all know by now that I’m decidedly neutral on your whether or not your organization tools are screen-based or paper-based; I just care you that you have them and you use them. Index cards, commercial planners, iPads, Outlook, Google, apps…Just have ‘em, use ‘em,...
FAQ: How Do I Clean Up My Clipboard?

FAQ: How Do I Clean Up My Clipboard?

We teachers cannot live without our clipboards. To this day, I cannot teach without a clipboard in hand. It’s like my security blanket; I feel safely wrapped up with my pacing guide, anecdotal notes, and lesson plans. The challenge, of course, is that clipboards get...