Reading Challenge for Preschoolers
I discovered a news story today that I could not wait to share. The Louisville Free Public Library with support from the Louisville Library Foundation and the Community Foundation of Louisville … Continue reading
Turning a Day off into a Day of Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: “What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a very important day for many Americans because it … Continue reading
Finish Strong!
As we begin each academic school year, we do so with lots of hopes and dreams and plenty of nervous energy. However, by the mid-year mark, we still have a … Continue reading
Leap of Faith
In 2014, let’s encourage students to make the jump! tlb
Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…
Teaching is …
“Teaching is fundamentally about human interactions, and that can’t be replaced by technology.” – Jon Bergmann
The Age of School Shootings: The New Normal?
This week, school officials across the country monitored computer screens, smartphones, and televisions waiting to hear more details after a 12-year-old middle school student walked into his school with a … Continue reading
True Grit: The Best Measure of Success and How to Teach It | Edutopia
No matter how often you visit principalaim, there is one concept that I hope you consistently find in my work, and that is the notion that Grit is an essential … Continue reading
The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning | Edutopia
Like so many educators, I have been watching the evolution of technology in education for over 20 years. From the desktop to laptops to iPad technology, I have been watching … Continue reading
Kindergartners Explore Through Project Learning | Edutopia
As many schools grapple with the question of student centered (or learner centered) education, Auburn Early Education Center, in Auburn, Alabama has decided to put words into action. Using a … Continue reading
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