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suzanneconquest
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Satisfaction Brought It Back
In the world of education, we often hear how curiosity fuels learning and engagement. But remember that age-old saying, 'Curiosity killed...
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suzanneconquest
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Tied a Record Low
A recent Gallup poll showed that Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K12 education has matched a record low from 2000 in a survey...
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suzanneconquest
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Challenge the Rhetoric
As we witness the increase of students exiting public education, it's becoming clear that parents and families are seeking alternatives...
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suzanneconquest
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Naked and Learning
Ever wondered about calculating a compound miter cut? If construction or math isn't your daily cup of tea, chances are you're not...
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suzanneconquest
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Books vs Bytes
Ah, the legendary faces of intellectual prowess – Ben Franklin, Einstein, and Tesla. It's almost amusing to imagine them duking it out in...
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suzanneconquest
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Nurturing New Talent
As we gear up for another exciting year of growth and success (it is back to school time!), it's crucial to take a moment to reflect on...
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suzanneconquest
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Breaking Free
Startups move fast. Education moves slow. I work in an edtech startup, which includes a virtual school, and it makes for a unique...
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suzanneconquest
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Beyond the Page
My husband does not like to read—books that is. He voraciously consumes information from the internet. I learned not so long ago that...
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suzanneconquest
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Don't Assume
We've all heard the saying, "When you assume, you make an a$$ of you and me." And when it comes to communication, this age-old adage...
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suzanneconquest
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Ride not Race
RAGBRAI is just a few weeks away in Iowa. Cyclists are riding their long trips in preparation for this week-long bike ride across the...
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suzanneconquest
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Road Work Ahead
Despite their immense potential to revolutionize education and professional development, we must address the barriers that have hindered...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Life is a Highway
Gen X’ers were raised during a time when college was promoted as the means to social mobility and a prosperous life. Their kids were...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Forge Ahead
Let’s shed light on a critical issue plaguing our educational system: the alarming exodus of teachers and the absence of a viable...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Weakest Link
You can have ten of the strongest metal links in a chain, but if one has a crack, the entire chain is worthless and bound to fail....
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suzanneconquest
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Not One-Size-Fits-All
Have you followed any of the news about reading instruction and programs coming out of New York? TLDR: the state is ditching a...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Education's Foundational Crisis
Reading a recent article in USA Today (US Schools Still Face Big Problems Post Pandemic) that chronicled a day in the lives of a student,...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Top 5
As this school year comes to a close and eyes turn towards the next, here is my top five biggest challenges facing our educational...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 7, 20232 min read
High Time
The 2022-2023 has barely ended and already I see teachers posting their Amazon Wish Lists for their 2023-2024 classrooms in social media....
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suzanneconquest
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Old School
"I like to keep an old-school paper grade book because you never know when the system will crash and lose everything." Quote from a...
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suzanneconquest
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Quite the Character
The saying goes character is what one does when no one is looking. It is the ultimate test of character. I find myself in many...
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