Learning to Fly
I discovered a great photo on twitter this morning by Peter Brannon with the simply caption: “Baby owl learning to fly.” This picture so easily captures the spirit of effort, … Continue reading
From Brooklyn to Jakarta: Teaching Teachers Well | Edutopia
From Brooklyn to Jakarta: Teaching Teachers Well | Edutopia. As I prepare to return to school after spending an amazing Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, my first thought is … Continue reading
Giving Tuesday
With only 26 days before Christmas, there are so many things that I am thankful for but none more than the ability to help others during this season of giving. … Continue reading
Another Look at the Writing Process
Teaching has absolutely changed since I was a child. And, how we teach writing has changed drastically due in large part to major advances in technology. According to Beth Holland’s … Continue reading
THE Big, Hairy Question For Schools and School Leaders
I discovered Grant Lichtman’s blog post and could not resist posting it to principalaim. According to Grant, the question that educators should be asking themselves is “what is the business … Continue reading
Empowering Our Girls
What we tell young girls about their voices now will impact their sense of self in the future. Let’s make a commitment to empower them to speak with power and … Continue reading
“Inquiry means …
“Inquiry means living in the soup. Inquiry means living in that uncomfortable space where we don’t know the answer.” Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal – Science Leadership Academy I discovered a … Continue reading
What Does Success Look Like?
What does success look like? Here is a hint; the journey to success isn’t a straight one but a journey full of lots of curves. tlb Source
3 Strategies to Promote Independent Thinking in Classrooms
3 Strategies to Promote Independent Thinking in Classrooms. Edutopia How do we promote more independent thinking in children? Harvard psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes more independent thinking comes with better focus. … Continue reading
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