16
Apr
2021
How Geography Can Teach Students SEL
Last week I had a video call with an old friend. We spent some time catching up on recent events, reminisced a... Read More
3
Mar
2021
The Mind-Changing Magic of Words!
Bumblebees see ultraviolet light. The fact seems almost trivial until you stop and think about it. Ultraviolet is a color that we... Read More
22
Feb
2021
Building Student Agency: Encouraging Voice and Choice
Many years ago, a friend of mine (who happens to be a 1st grade teacher) shared a story from her classroom. She... Read More
20
Jan
2021
STEAM Pioneers Your Students Should Know!
Recently, someone asked me who I believed were the most important pioneers in the fields of STEAM. It’s a pretty harmless question,... Read More
11
Jan
2021
What Students Can Learn from “The Great British Bake Off”
Have you ever watched The Great British Bake Off? I’m not partial to reality television, but even I must admit this competition... Read More
4
Jan
2021
Be A Nerd: Connecting Your Lesson to Student Interests
Over this past break, I overheard an inspiring story about a teacher, his classroom, and the educational power of videogames. It all... Read More
9
Dec
2020
Start with Why: Finding Purpose in Project-based Learning
Why? It’s the biggest of the big questions. Bigger than what and who. Bigger than how or where. Why? Whether you’re exploring... Read More
2
Dec
2020
The Market and the Mission: Teaching with Purpose
Before the pandemic, I would pay $5.25 for a coffee; I would sit by the window to watch the people pass and... Read More