A Reflection on Change
Change is not only important but it is essential to the work that takes place in our schools each day.
Exploring Mindfulness for Adults & Students
The focus has once again shifted so that we are once again looking at effective ways to support adults within a variety of institutions through the study of mindfulness.
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
Getting Back to Dewey
Grant Lichtman’s Denver TED Talk gives practical reasons why many schools continue to miss the bar when it comes to truly educating students for what Grant calls “timeless life skills.” … Continue reading
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project”
NYC: “I’m A Girl Project” I began my day with a message from a dear friend. My friend said he ran across a piece of information and immediately thought about … Continue reading
Why Preschool Education Is So Essential To Our Future
“Investing now will pay off for children and for the economy in the future.” Timothy Bartik Today’s Read This Now features a TED Talk from author and economist Timothy Bartik. … Continue reading
