Take a look at the above picture of my daughter. It’s awesome, isn’t it? The expression on her face. The green ‘hair’ in the form of grass. It sits in our kitchen. And I smile every time I see it. […]
In Order to Keep Learning, Keep Curiosity
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Embrace the Messiness of Character Education…
…for there will be hiccups When I was in ninth grade, I had a Math teacher, Mr. Phillips, who used to drive me nuts. After lunch some days, he’d be hanging out near the restroom where I always went. And […]
No, Students Shouldn’t Have To ‘Beat The Odds.’ There Should Be No Odds.
Georgia’s current school metric underscores how our education system is stacked against certain students. You can guess which students. In my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, our Cincinnati Bengals beat the odds. The Bengals, one of the worst teams in the […]
Want to prepare students for future success? Set aside the curriculum. Start with SEL.
My son is pretty bright. I don’t say this as some jaded father who thinks his kids are perfect (as you’ll soon see). But he’s always been pretty smart. He could string together full sentences before his second birthday. He […]
To Make a Difference, Choose to Restore Dignity
In 2010, Panera launched an experiment that would define our society. Panera Cares, an initiative to help those who struggled to pay for meals, opened in several cities across the US. The aim, in essence, was for people to pay […]
The Keys To A Great Learning Culture? Safety and Accountability
Sociologist Adam Grant, in his book Think Again, lays out some great ideas to shift learning cultures in US schools Changing culture is tough. Have you tried it? Probably not. But if you have, good on you. You know. Shifting […]
Student Voice is always important. With online learning, it’s essential.
We all know the story. Mermaid princess sees a man she loves, but can’t be with him because, well, he’s a man, and she’s a mermaid. So mermaid princess does the unthinkable. She strikes a deal with an octopus witch […]
After A Tough Spring, The Time To Reflect Is Now
If you’re like me (and you probably are if you’re reading this), you hit the Remote Learning track running, going hard with new ideas, lessons and ways to connect and engage in unprecedented times. If you’re like me (maybe you […]
Five Conclusions from Range that could Change Education
Author David Epstein uses tons of research to challenge our conceptions on everything, education included Range isn’t a book on education. Yet I’m certain it’s one of the best book for educators to read right now. Author David Epstein challenges […]
School’s Out? 10 Things You Can Do With Your Children To Help Them Connect And Grow
Schools out. Only, you didn’t plan for this. You’re hoping schools will send enough work home to busy your child. I promise you, they won’t. But the time doesn’t have to be purposeless, nor stressful. Here are some suggestions (most […]