Google: Going the Extra Mile

Google: Going the Extra Mile

I recently connected with Ann Bevan H., a middle school leader at a great school in Chestnut Hill, MA. She let me in on how her school takes Google usage to a whole new level. What Beaver Country Day School thinks is so cool about technology is the way it is used to...
Overheard: Allocating Time to Plan

Overheard: Allocating Time to Plan

I recently delivered a Together Teacher professional development workshop to a great high school in Harlem. Afterwards, I spent time with the principal, Lisa F., discussing ways we could make sure the new habits would really stick. Lisa pondered for a bit, and then...
A Together School Leader and A Together School!

A Together School Leader and A Together School!

I recently spent time with the founding teachers of a charter school in Washington, DC. I was struck by the intentionality of the school leader, Mekia L., in setting up systems for Togetherness that will last her school, staff and students for years to come. Here’s me...
Together Teacher Book Clubs: New Year’s Resolution?

Together Teacher Book Clubs: New Year’s Resolution?

In our recent travels, we’ve caught wind of Together Teacher Book Clubs brewing across the country. Exciting stuff! Over the next few months, we’ll highlight the great practices we’re seeing so you can institute your very own book club. January is just the right time...
International Binder Week

International Binder Week

Student organization is TOUGH. This topic comes up as a request in every single workshop we give. So, I was very, very happy when I found this video from Harriet Tubman Charter School in New Orleans. It’s so awesome, you’ll want to watch it again…and again…and again....