Case Study: Mineral County School District

 In 2012, Chris Schulz, Superintendent of Mineral County School  District, knew he had serious and complex issues. The following is a forthright  description of  how he tackled and ultimately solved problems that many districts face. A District in Distress When I came...

Remember, “It is not the experience we learn from, but the reflection back on that experience that true growth occurs.”

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Why SPARK ?

Why SPARK ?

I have the greatest job in the world. I get to watch teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade talk passionately about their profession almost everyday. You cannot tell me that anyone can teach. Teaching is hard work. And all of the stories I hear, the pleas for...
How To Keep Your SPARK Alive?

How To Keep Your SPARK Alive?

Many of us are gearing up for the holidays.  To some, it means a new and fresh beginning after the holidays.  For others, winter break seems to be light years away and we see no light at the end of the tunnel.  We need to try and keep the SPARK alive if not for...
Expecto – Patronum!

Expecto – Patronum!

Sometimes getting students to remember our lesson objectives can be as magical as a Harry Potter spell!   But SPARK U grad (’15) Krista Anderson has come up with something that is pretty close. For a unit test review she had a gallery walk of “Harry...

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