Posts di Bill Zubek
Before Winter Break, Check on Your Progress
Can you believe that the school year is halfway over? It’s amazing how quickly each semester passes. If we don’t take a moment to pause, we may miss out on important learnings and celebrations. So, before you head into winter break, I invite you and your students to take some time to consider the goals…
Leggi tutto5 Simple Ways to Integrate Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
The positive impact of social and emotional learning (SEL) likely makes intuitive sense to most educators. When students understand themselves and have the skills to manage their emotions, make responsible decisions, understand others and build positive relationships, they are in a much better position to succeed in school and beyond the classroom. If you prefer…
Leggi tuttoFind Your Why to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching
Calling all educators – are you ready to get back into the swing of school? I hope you had some time to rest and recharge and are now getting excited for the start of the school year. Even for the most passionate teachers, switching gears from the mindset of summer to the mentality of leading…
Leggi tuttoMake This Your Summer of Self-Care
You’ve made it! The end of the school year is in sight. Warm weather is on the horizon – or already here in plenty of cities, and summer break is calling your name. After working so hard this year to support your students and colleagues, the simple fact that you have made it is worth…
Leggi tuttoHelp Your Students Self-Advocate
After a wild year, educators are homing in on the last couple months of the semester. It’s usually around this time when teachers ramp up efforts to set their students up for success in the fall with their next teacher. Given the circumstances of 2020 and 2021, educators may be feeling more stress than usual…
Leggi tuttoHelp Your Students Succeed with Goal Setting
When I taught elementary school, it was fascinating to see how students approached their learning goals. Some kids looked at their work with a laser pointer, focusing intently on a specific target. Others approached it through a flood light, navigating the different opportunities that came into view. Each method has its gifts. As a teacher,…
Leggi tuttoHow To: Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Students Virtually or In-Person
For some kids, teachers may be one of the few constants that they can depend on. Their teacher is there for them every day and serves as a steady, guiding light in their lives. In my previous role as an assistant principal, when kids were in an elevated state, I would ask them to identify…
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