summer
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This summer…
This summer… I’m experimenting, exploring, and developing new habits. Letting go of what doesn’t work, and welcoming what does. It takes practice, and consistency. Courage, even. I’m experimenting with having a daily writing habit by creating daily results that are specific and measurable. Even though I don’t like the word measurable for many reasons, it really Read more
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Summer
It’s July 19th. In a month’s time, I’ll be running around frantically trying to get ready for the first day of school. We start August 23rd with students. I am enjoying my summer. It’s going to be hard to get back into a teaching routine. Here are some of the things I’m going to have Read more
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Summer Manifesto
Tomorrow at noon I will be officially on summer vacation. To say that I am excited to be on break would be an understatement. (See here for an end-of-year reflection where I try to come to terms with my feelings surrounding this very challenging school year.) At the same time, the end of the school Read more
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End of Year Reflection
I’m trying very hard to finish this year on a positive note. I don’t want to leave for the summer feeling sour and negative. However, when at every turn it feels as if doors get closed faster than they’re opened, it’s not easy. Teaching shouldn’t be so hard. Teachers should be supported in their work Read more
Elisa Waingort 