Scripted Spontaneity

Writing Instruction and the Power of Audience

Paul Cancellieri — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:15 +0000

I am a big fan of Tim Stahmer’s blog “Assorted Stuff“. Tim’s writing never ceases to engage and entertain, and his insights often mirror and sharpen my own. I also read Jay Mathews’ column for the Washington Post, called “Class … Continue reading →

Paperless or Papersmart?

Paul Cancellieri — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:00:14 +0000

As a lover of all things digital, I get excited at the idea of having a paperless classroom. I see it as a sea change from a more wasteful mode of instruction to one that is more efficient and more … Continue reading →

Do We Make Our Own Choices?

Paul Cancellieri — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:30 +0000

This is just a short note, sharing some interesting resources about a subject that I find highly intriguing. One of my favorite interests these days is the question of whether humans really have free will. You might think that this … Continue reading →

A Motivating Read [Book Review]

Paul Cancellieri — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:15 +0000

I often get asked about my reading habits by other teachers. Some want to know how I find the time to read–my answer includes bathrooms, lines at Walmart, and Instapaper–and others are curious about what I read. Recently, I spoke … Continue reading →

Breaking in a New Principal

Paul Cancellieri — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Regular readers might recall my triumphant treatise on “leading from below” in the face of turnover in school administration. At the time, my school was dealing with the transition to only our second principal in its history. Fast-forward five years … Continue reading →