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The Right Answer Myth: How Our Search for Single Solutions Limits Us
I'm not the first person to notice this, and I won't be the last, but our social culture has an obsession with "right answers." You know...

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Feb 33 min read
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Move Your Mindset: A Foundation for Equity Work
To those leading institutional equity work, e.g., organizational leaders, change management professionals, learning and development...

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Jan 231 min read
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Adult Learning Theory Meets Gen Z: Bridging the Gap in Professional Development
Traditional adult learning theory emphasizes self-direction, experience-based learning, practical/real-world application, and...

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Jan 142 min read
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Reading Between the Lines: How Headlines Shape Our Digital Reality
In an era where headlines flood our social media feeds and news travels at the speed of a click, the ability to critically evaluate...

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Jan 63 min read
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Cultural Competency in Learning Spaces
Note: For clarity on how I define and use the term 'culture,' please see my previous blog post 'What do I mean by...' Overview This piece...

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Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Learning Transfer: From Classroom to Boardroom
Effective learning transcends context. Whether teaching algebra to teenagers or leadership skills to executives, core instructional...

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Dec 5, 20242 min read
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The Role of Data in Learning Design: Moving Beyond Gut Instinct
Creating effective learning experiences requires more than intuition. Modern instructional design demands a data-driven approach,...

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Dec 2, 20242 min read
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What Does It Mean to Be Wicked?
Last night, my routine was pleasantly transformed for 2 hours and 40 minutes as I sunk into the theater chair for Wicked, starring...

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Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Not Talking About It Doesn't Make It Go Away
I'm hearing from educators across the country today that they received the directive to "not discuss the [2024] presidential election...

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Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Understanding Polarization: A Guide to Building Bridge-Making Skills
What is Polarization? Polarization manifests in our daily lives through "us vs. them" thinking and appears in two primary contexts: ...

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Oct 30, 20242 min read
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The Evolution of American Public Education: From Common Schools to Contemporary Professional Development Challenges
This review examines the historical development and contemporary challenges of the United States public education system, with particular...

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Oct 29, 20245 min read
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What do I mean by...
Every critical conversation has its context and content, but almost all touch on identity and injustice. Pinning down a few key terms can...

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Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Do My Bellringers Reinforce Dominant Culture Norms?
We credit ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior. -Stephen Covey Transitions in and out of class at all grade levels...

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Oct 15, 20243 min read
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