Archive: Aug 2013

Leadership

Rocketship’s Preston Smith on Investing in the Art of Teaching

Like with art, you can color in the lines and copy pictures, or you can learn the foundational techniques you need to create your own masterpieces. At Rocketship, we’re investing in our teachers and school leaders so that they can continue to grow into the master artists that our Rocketeers deserve.

Uncategorized

How Schools Boost Student Performance through Architectural Design

The shift from concrete and brick to wood and glass, from overhead lights to natural lighting, from carpeted floors to hardwood, and from enclosed, square rooms to open spaces with curves isn’t just a matter of aesthetics. It’s about creating a better educational environment.

Personalized Learning

New and Inspiring STEM Initiatives

In the past couple weeks, I've read about a lot of STEM initiatives in the news, but two in particular seemed worth sharing: