Difference Making at the Heart of Giving
[…] you need to mail your copy to a friend or loved one, send via “media mail” to save on shipping! Local Museum Membership: Oftentimes museums are the lifesource of a city. Unfortunately, this year has made finances tight for countless institutions. According to NPR, ⅓ of museums may not survive the year and even […]
4 Ways to Flip School Culture
[…] vs. just a review of policies and procedures? We all know that nobody reads the handbook. So, what would it take to make that document come to life and be valuable? Answer that question then do it. Think about all of our newsletters, robocalls, and even social media communication. Yes, we have to communicate […]
Students with Disabilities Deserve LEGIT Solutions: Lightweight Evidence-Gathering Instruments and Tools
[…] such insight. To support these students to learn, thrive, and meet their full potential, we need to better understand all students’ unique needs, as well as their life and learning experiences. To do this, we must overhaul schoolwide assessment systems while centering the needs of middle and high school students with mild and moderate […]
Redesigning School: Six Key Pillars From Six of the Most Innovative Schools and Programs
[…] do you tap into your students’ interests? How might you structure learning around discovery and exploration? Pillar #1: A Co-Working Studio Model: Integrated Learning Studios at Learn Life, Barcelona In a world of constant uncertainty, co-working spaces have completely transformed the way in which we work. They have fostered new connections, spawned greater innovation, […]
Q&A with Author, Educator Matt Miller on ‘Ditch That Textbook’ and ‘Ditch That Homework”
[…] ends up working together toward that goal. What’s next for you? Where is this work going to take you? I’m fortunate that I get to spend my life supporting and empowering teachers. I love highlighting the great work that’s being done by teachers in the classroom. I love providing resources that equip teachers to […]
How Parents Can Create Dedicated Learning Zones
[…] in the months to come. To learn more about how students, educators, and schools are faring in the time of COVID-19, check out: How Students are Strengthening Life Skills During School Closures COVID’s Impact On How Students Serve Others Teacher Care: Apps and Ideas for Finding Balance Tina Eaton is a long-time remote worker […]
Book Review: The Math(s) Fix
[…] for everyday living, and for logical mind training. Throughout the book, Wolfram shows how math education is not just about calculations. Wolfram says, “Maths is more about life than calculations.” (p. 56). The problem is that current maths courses are not providing enough opportunities for students to apply their skills at a higher level. […]
The Two Most Important Things We Don’t Teach
[…] floods, more fires and famine, more mass dislocation and immigration. “It is worse, much worse than you think,” said David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth, about life on Earth after warming. The only answer is a full-court press on mitigation and adaptation–that’s playing offense and defense simultaneously–on a global scale. The massive impacts of […]
A Key Component of Student Voice
[…] class with some justice-centered niching and the opportunity for students to become activists. For more, see: Stephanie Krauss on Readiness, Opportunity, and the Right to a Decent Life The Two Most Important Things We Don’t Teach Lindsay Lyons is an instructional who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation towards racial […]
Cultivating Critical Consciousness in the Classroom: 10 Counternarrative Resources
[…] engagement experience that invites people around the world to inspire one another to reveal and promote acts of compassion that better our lives, our communities, and all life on Earth.” Users can report acts of compassion on a global map and read or share stories on their blog. The Wonderment: A website that “seeks to […]