9
Sep
2020
Open the Right Door
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/Amidst the current spate of trapped birds, a woodpecker flew into our garage. We opened the garage door and created an incredibly... Read More
2
Sep
2020
Never Stop Learning – A Lesson from Bessie Coleman
Not long ago, a helpful stranger sent me a video from the National Aviation Hall of Fame. It told the story of... Read More
31
Aug
2020
Do You Care?
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to bet better. It’s not.” – The Lorax by Dr.... Read More
26
Aug
2020
Helping the Homeschooling Parent
The other week I was visiting with my sister when she casually mentioned that she was going to try homeschooling this year.... Read More
7
Aug
2020
Just Read: 5 Books for the Fall Semester
The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries. —Rene Descartes The school year... Read More
6
Jul
2020
The Lost Summer: Building Anticipation for the School Year
Like many people, I had such high hopes for this summer. I had planned to go on a road trip through several... Read More
26
Jun
2020
5 Ways to Encourage Student Ownership This Fall
I don’t know about you but preparing for the fall is starting to feel a lot like gearing up for the Normandy... Read More
19
Jun
2020
The Art of STEM
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/Tags21st century skills, authenticity, Blue Apple, classroom culture, connection, curiosity, curriculum, education, Empathy, Growth Mindset, innovation, inquiry, inspiration, instruction, lesson planning, perseverance, professional development, relevance, Ryan Duncan, STEM, storytelling, strategies, stress, student choice, student engagement, teaching profession, VAEI
Some time ago, I was scrolling through social media when I came upon an interesting picture. A group of teenagers were all... Read More