In this episode of The Education Connection, we're wrapping up our three-part series on making connections with text-to-world connections! Discover simple ways to help first graders connect what they're reading to the world around them through seasons, holidays, community events, and everyday experiences. I'll share picture book recommendations, a simple anchor chart idea, and practical ways to turn reading connections into meaningful drawing and writing activities. Remember, if they can say

Meet Mildre Feliz Brunot-- co-founder & managing director of EtPic Wear Brand, a sportswear brand with island style...As the EpTic website says: "blending island style with performance to create sportswear." Mildre is a former track-and-field champion from Azua, Dominican Republic. Mildre spent a decade competing, collecting medals across national competitions, and struggling to access quality running shoes. That frustration stayed with her long after she hung up her spikes. Her Business Adminis

School leaders are surrounded by data every day. From attendance and academics to behavior and surveys, there is no shortage of information available to guide decisions. But what if the most important data is the information we receive from within ourselves? In this episode, I explore internal data and why understanding your own thoughts, beliefs, emotions, values, and intuition is essential for effective leadership. We often focus so much on external data that we overlook the internal guidance

Pumped to join the incredible team from the 2026 Fall Wide Open Spaces today, Monday, 10/12/26, at 12:10 pm PT/3:10 EST. We'll talk with amazing friends, leaders, and educators from WOS: the WOS creator/organizer, Dr. Eric Nichols; Dr. Casey Hallgarth, Superintendent @ Baker Schools; / casey-hallgarth Kevin Spainhour- 1st-time presenter at WOS, my very close friend/college roommate & my co-author of https://bit.ly/Dadsbook, https://kspainhour.com/and Jessica Cabeen--author, presenter, leader & m

Working Hard When No One’s Watching - FAAF 278 In this 278th episode, I share my reflections from Oct 5-9, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E278FreshAirAtFivePlaylist <<< 5th: The EdTech Throwdown E223 “Survey Says! The Top 5 AI Power Moves for Teachers”; Teach Happier Small Shifts Big Gifts S7E4 “There's a Million Right Ways” 6th: The Easy EdTech Podcast E391 “Quick Strategies for Using Podcasts in the Classroom”; Why E

Even the most empowered leaders have moments when their confidence, certainty, and sense of personal power are shaken. Sometimes it happens gradually through small moments we overlook; other times, it arrives as a major challenge that changes everything. In this episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on what happens when your empowerment takes a hit. I explore the moments when you question yourself, doubt your decisions, or wonder whether you can recover from a difficult season. These mo