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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

January 10, 2014 · 1 Comment

Creating Resilient Children

Resilience is such a crucial skill set to teach in schools and at home. tlb

January 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Necessary Mistakes

Real learning takes place anytime mistakes are made.  Let’s help our students learn from their mistakes. tlb Source

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Reconsidering Zero Tolerance in Schools

Education Secretary Arne Duncan shared a New York Times editorial this morning via Twitter praising several schools across the county “rethinking “zero tolerance” discipline policies under which children have been … Continue reading

January 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Rewards of Teaching

January 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

8 Trends to Watch in 2014

Just five days into the New Year, there are lots of predictions about what will happen in 2014 in business, the stock market, technology, and yes in education. While not … Continue reading

January 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

Understanding Leadership

I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features a great post about leadership by Liz Ryan CEO and … Continue reading

January 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Never “Just a Teacher”

When you need an extra lift next week, remember you and Superman have a lot in common: influence, kindness, and tremendous strength. tlb  picture source @GustafsonBrad

January 5, 2014 · 2 Comments

The Innovative Classroom

The Innovative Classroom Innovation – a word that seems to be losing some of its punch in the business world might just be gaining real momentum in the world of … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

When Looking for a Hero …

Attention all teachers and administrators: when you need a hero take a really close look in the mirror. This is such a great reminder anytime of the school year. tlb … Continue reading

January 4, 2014 · Leave a comment