You're Not Really Thinking of Taking Away Recess, Are You?
Schools that are opting out of recess in order to provide more academic time are making a mistake that will negatively effect students for a long time. Read Full Post >
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May 23, 2013
Creating a Plan Is Easy...Following Through Is Hard
When it comes to school climate, creating a plan is easy but following through is hard. Read Full Post >
April 27, 2013
Should Teenagers Expect Privacy on the Internet?
When it comes to social media, teenagers look at privacy in very different ways than the adults around them. Read Full Post >
February 23, 2013
Are We Too Busy to Imagine...
With an increase in accountability, schools are losing the ability to offer students the opportunity to wonder. Read Full Post >
February 22, 2013
When Schools Cut Nurses
Many schools have cut, or are cutting, school nurses which is a mistake because they fill a vital role in the school system. Read Full Post >
February 18, 2013
Building Resilient Children
If we really want our children to be successful when they grow up, then we need to begin teaching them how to be resilient now. Read Full Post >
February 03, 2013
Bridging the Digital Divide Is Like Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
On Digital Learning Day where we are supposed to highlight what to do with technology, we should also be thinking of those who lack the opportunities to infuse technology into what they do. Read Full Post >
January 28, 2013
Growing Up in a World of Anonymous Comments
What do our children learn from the negative anonymous comments that surround them? Read Full Post >
January 26, 2013
Who Owns the Patent on Learning?
Educators, as well as parents, have the opportunity to inspire students to want to gain ownership over their own learning. Read Full Post >
January 21, 2013
Service to Others Should Last All Year Long
Days of service and no name calling weeks should be at the core of what schools do every day. Read Full Post >
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