Archive for May 2021
How to Get From Surviving to Thriving
In 2021, ERG is thriving. We’ve survived a pandemic and are gaining energy from the variety of opportunities to support teachers and students as they navigate this brand-new world of education. We are here for it. But we haven’t always been this way. ERG had to survive before it could thrive. In our early days,…
Read MoreStart Where You Are
Somewhere along the way I learned that writers should write what they know. There is a lot of discussion about the merit of this advice, but I interpreted it to mean that the best place to start is the place where you are. That idea applies to a lot of things in life, and for…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Principals
Dear Principals, Let’s start off by saying we love you. You are all the metaphors: the lighthouse, the driver of the bus, the captain of the ship, the keeper of the gate, and the fountain of inspiration. You really do have the ability to change lives, and ERG wants to see you succeed. So, it’s…
Read More4 Things Every Teacher Needs in 2021
I’ve thought long and hard about what teachers need this Teacher Appreciation Week. Gift giving in the pandemic is just not that simple. To make matters worse, last year’s Teacher Appreciation Week was kind of cancelled – no flowers, no special lunches, no apple coffee mugs. So the pressure is on in 2021. This year…
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