Archive - Meet Every Learner's Needs

What comes after Teacher Appreciation Week?

Appreciation is nice, but the teachers I know need more. Here are three things we can provide.

May 9 •

April 2025

What teachers need from AI

Tools that are ridiculously simple, immediately useful, and pedagogically sound.

Apr 11

March 2025

Learning math is more dangerous than skiing

If we don't provide the instruction students actually need, they will get hurt.

Mar 14 •

February 2025

Is whole-class discussion really effective?

I'm not convinced.

Feb 21 •

Big change starts small

What I learned from writing a book - and how it can benefit you

Feb 7 •

January 2025

Dealing with student apathy

Explain less; expect more.

Jan 24 •

Build great lessons fast

My favorite AI tool, an amazing video from Durham, new resources for teachers, and more.

Jan 10 •

December 2024

What should this newsletter cover?

Help me help you.

Dec 20, 2024 •

Standardized Testing Should Serve Students

If it doesn't, what's the point?

Dec 13, 2024 •

Technology Makes Teaching More Human

You just need to use it right.

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

The Complete Case for Modern Classrooms

In 10 simple bullet points.

Nov 22, 2024 •

The Secret to Effective Classroom Management

Keep every student appropriately challenged

Nov 15, 2024 •

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