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Student Ownership

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October 10, 2019 The Trouble with Student-Centered Learning

Who could possibly be against student-centered learning? I am. But not for the reasons you think. I’m not here…

October 8, 2019 Identifying Each Child’s Greatness

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling introduces readers to a new character by the name of Horace Slughorn. Professor…

October 3, 2019 The Need for Play

I am always astounded when I read how yet another school has decided to cut back on recess to make more time for core content…

September 17, 2019 Ready, Set, Engage!

I recently attended a workshop on Math Intervention Strategies. The content focused predictably on how to break concepts down into more manageable chunks and how…

August 6, 2019 Just Keep Swimming

One of my all-time favorite Pixar characters has to be Dory from Finding Nemo. This lovable Royal Tang is upbeat, caring, fiercely loyal, and always…

June 12, 2019 Kindness Goes a Long Way

It all began when my car gave a slight shudder as I drove down the interstate one cold, dark evening. Now, in terms of things…

May 29, 2019 What Exactly is Fair Testing?

I once heard an amusing story about a college student who wanted to test and see if children did better at card games when exposed…

May 22, 2019 Slowing Down to Learn More…the PBL Way

Does the crazy pace of today’s 24/7 life ever get to you? At home and at work, we go, go, go. We over-schedule and run…