When is the last time you were asked to sit in the same room, in the same seat fully focused … More
Author: janellebence
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Reading, a Timeless Delight
Is there anything better or more promising than beginning a new book, the endless potential of falling in love with … More
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 … More
Apple Camp of My Eye
One of the many joys of summer is being able to spend time with your kid. One of the stresses … More
