The Object of the Game Let me begin by saying, I do not base my definition of being academically successful…
Brain Breaks: Important Play Builds Bonds
When is the last time you were asked to sit in the same room, in the same seat fully focused…
It Takes a Village… and a Public Library
What does one do one Spring Break? Staycations are getting more and more popular as schedules get increasingly challenging to…
Preparing Youth for Civics & Politics in the Digital Age
This happened over a year ago, and I still spend many moments of the day in disbelief that I am…
Making Midterm Elections Meaningful: Awakening Civic Engagement Through Walkabouts
A collaboration with 3 learners discussing political signage in their neighborhoods. This is part of the Teaching Channel’s series on…
Fostering Civil Discourse through the Harkness Method
Whatever happened to discussions that center around deeper understanding? Whatever happened to listening as a valued skill? Whatever happened to…
First Week Project: Not Your Ordinary Start to the School Year
We all remember the first days of school. Seeing familiar faces. Meeting new teachers and students. Learning names. Getting lost…
The First Three Days of School MATTER
It’s a rush of excitement and anticipation at the beginning of the school year. Parents, teachers, administrators, and students have…
Reading, a Timeless Delight
Is there anything better or more promising than beginning a new book, the endless potential of falling in love with…
Gratitude, A Place I Call Home
I am an eternal optimist despite my tendency to worry about the worst case scenario. I was recently asked in…
