Learning Through Exploration
I believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to be active participates in their learning. In 2014, let’s give children more opportunities to learn through exploration and … Continue reading
Movement is NOT a Reward
Movement is NOT a Reward. Boy was I excited when I discovered this post on twitter this morning. Educators have long understood the importance of movement as not only a … Continue reading
Six Important Traits of a Leader
This guest post by Jim Cordery was simply too good to pass up so I am sharing it with all of you. It resonated with me because it talks specifically … Continue reading
Does Spelling Count? | Edutopia
In order to answer this question, blogger Shira Loewenstein asks an essential question: what would happen if you were to eliminate subjects in your classroom? Eliminating any subject in the classroom is … Continue reading
Never Give Up
While away at a conference, I discovered a set of great photos that capture the essence of grit, determination, and self-advocacy. So remember, when in doubt, never lose that thing … Continue reading
2014 is the year of the internet of things—no, seriously, we mean it this time
If you are a parent or teacher, please read this post. It seems that experts believe next year is the year when technology will touch every aspect of ours and … Continue reading
The Biggest Challenge in Becoming Successful
What does it mean to be a successful person? This is a very important question with many different answers to the question depending on who you ask. I believe the … Continue reading
Making STEM Accessible for Every Child
A New Way to Think About STEM Non-traditional students are being challenged in a program that connects academics with real world opportunities. P-Tech is a Brooklyn based-school program “whose mission … Continue reading
Being Optimistic
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving … Continue reading
Teaching Mandela
Teaching Mandela When the news of Nelson Mandela’s death broke late yesterday, time stopped for millions of people all over the world. For me, it was a moment that I’ll … Continue reading
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