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Earlier this week, I engaged in two conversations around grading practices. It's astonishing to think that something that has been discussed probably since the beginning of schooling continues to be a topic today. I truly believe that we took a step backwards when grades went online. Prior to that, I want to believe teachers were... Continue Reading →
I don't enjoy buying clothes. I used to, but now it feels like a hassle with finding the right size and trying it on only to find out I've gained more weight than in the past. But, I had to buy a few new suits in the past month. It's not that I outgrew the... Continue Reading →
There is a TikTok Challenge that asks the question whether there are more doors or wheels in the world. Ryan Nikon (@NewYorkNixon) posed the initial question on March 4, 2022 with a poll on Twitter, and has received over 223,000 votes...and counting! What is it that makes this a question worth debating? On TikTok, "doorsorwheels"... Continue Reading →
While I love Ohio, I don't love the gloomy winter months. I'm learning that it isn't the cold that gets to me, it's the lack of sun. Give me 20 degrees colder in exchange for a sunny sky, and I'll take it! So, to combat the winter, I'm also realizing the need to do something... Continue Reading →
Last month, school leaders worked tirelessly to address issues created by students as a response to a TikTok Challenge encouraging students to conduct vandalism in the school restrooms and post it on social media. With everything else happening in our schools, having to conduct investigations, talk with students, clean up and repair restrooms, and possibly... Continue Reading →
I can still remember everything that happened when the terrible tragedy of 9/11 happened. I was teaching high school mathematics, and one of my students, who had used the restroom pass, walked back in the classroom telling us that a plane hit one of the Twin Towers. Without knowing what was really happening, I kept... Continue Reading →
I have no shame in telling everyone that I was asleep before the ball dropped to ring in the new year. It's 6:42 AM now, and I am writing this blog only because everyone else in my house is asleep and the fitness center doesn't open until later. As the end of December approaches, I... Continue Reading →
ALERT - this blog doesn't contain any spoilers to any of the latest Mandalorian episodes, but it does reference general themes of the Series. For me, my older brother is the one who got me hooked on Star Wars! From the movies to the action figures, I never hid my love for Star Wars or... Continue Reading →
French impressionist Claude Monet is known by his amazing brush strokes to create such vibrant works, such as the Water Lilies (right) from his home. Yet, many may not have known that he had eye problems in the form of cataracts that prevented clear eyesight when creating his best works of art. In battling the... Continue Reading →
I'm noticing a change in how our staff, parents, and students may be feeling. The colder weather, starting to stay inside more, growing weary of wearing a mask, and feeling isolated are all things that might be contributing to how people may respond to situations and interactions. It's days like this that reminds me of... Continue Reading →
Neil Gupta, Ed.D. 