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Jim Gaona Ellis
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Educator/storyteller exploring the intersections of culture, belonging, and instructional design. I write with an eye toward the unheralded moments that reveal the heart of exceptional teaching and learning. *Book from Harvard Education Press* #edusky
RE: Dillon Brooks, “Those are the antics you love or hate as a neutral observer. Most observers in attendance were not neutral, so they loved it.”

*Can confirm this flip in perspective works through the TV as well.
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The authors three main questions when determining what should stay and what should go is an amazing tool for middle leaders.

What I wonder is how often are middle leaders are encouraged from above to lead such decision making. Sounds like the next article…
October 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Generally, I’m against homework and can spend a minute talking about why. But, when it’s going to happen, let’s consider not grading it.
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
”Practice > scrimmage > game” is an excellent analogy from this article. It will go into use in my work!
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“Teacher-led instruction is passive” is the reason why I picked this up.
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Amazing! I just got a copy. Nice to see this pop up with a recommendation.
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Oh man! Okay. I hope you enjoy a taco or something in that case :-)
October 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Dutch Bro’s coffee because waiting in my car in some hot parking lot all that time just doesn’t sound like a good experience for flavored coffee.
October 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What? Bro. Please get a California Roll asap.
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Reducing mistakes and penalties must be part of the goal, win or lose. Without Murray, that’s going to be harder to get that moral victory.
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM