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Questions. I have questions bouncing around my head. Questions mean wonder and curiosity. Questions are good.

I don't have answers, so instead, I'm going to pose my questions...

School?  
How can I make it better?  
What is my role as a teacher?
Classroom organization?
What's the best way to work with other teachers?
How do I connect with students?
What do grades really mean?
How do I get better and meet their needs? How can school look different?
Why do I do what I'm doing in the classroom?
How do I balance technology and analog learning?
Are tests necessary? Why? What is their purpose? How do they make us better learners?
How can students demonstrate their learning in a meaningful way?
How do I help them grow and learn?
How can I find a way to better organize their notebooks?
What books will help them fall in love with reading?
What will make a difference to my students?

Why?

I'm not looking for answers. (And most of my questions focus on me since that's what I can change. I can change. I can get better and learn.) My hope is that if I just keep asking questions, I'll learn something along the way.


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  1. Krista M SenatoreOctober 2, 2018 at 6:23 AM

    So many good questions, Michelle! Maybe explore them with colleagues?

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  2. SallyOctober 2, 2018 at 6:29 AM

    As I end your piece you seem to be OK with asking but not having the answer right now. You seem to be showing the power of inquiry! Keep wondering! Keep questioning!

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  3. Teachers Today Students ForeverOctober 2, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    I feel these are questions we all are constantly asking ourselves. That is what makes us great teachers! We constantly seek growth! Thanks for sharing!

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