by Sarah Brown Wessling | Apr 10, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
Dear Sarah, It’s testing season and I’m worried about the pressure of high-stakes assessments, and what that means for the learning in my classroom. How do I show that I value the exams and our learning culture at the same time when they feel so different? Sincerely,...
by Sarah Brown Wessling | Apr 3, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
Thanks to your feedback, we’re going to make the video messages a little more regular. This week’s question is both tenuous and timely! Dear Sarah, One of my students asked me the other day who I would be voting for in the election. Specifically, if I...
by Sarah Brown Wessling | Mar 12, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
This week’s Ask Sarah is a special video message. Be sure to let us know if you like the format. Enjoy! Dear Sarah, I am in the Navy and will get out with 30 years. I am excited to begin my second career as a elementary school teacher, perhaps working in the...
by Sarah Brown Wessling | Feb 14, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
Dear Sarah, Teaching is exhausting, challenging, and sometimes as draining as it is rewarding. How is it, after 18 years, you still love teaching?” Sincerely, #loveteaching Dear #loveteaching, Your question gave me pause (and perfect for a Valentine’s Day post). My...
by Sarah Brown Wessling | Feb 7, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
Dear Sarah, What books, texts or experiences have most shaped you as a teacher? Sincerely, What Shaped You? Dear What Shaped You? My greatest hope for this column is that your question will ignite in our readers a long list of resources in the comment section below!...
by Sarah Brown Wessling | Jan 31, 2016 | Ask Sarah, Seeking Wisdom
Dear Sarah, How do you deal with the constant cycle of planning, teaching and grading? It feels like a never-ending process, and I am having a hard time giving it my all consistently. Sincerely, Never-Ending Process Dear Never-Ending Process, Let’s get straight to it....
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