Foundations for “Re” #28daysofwriting
For the past several months, I've had the privilege of being part of an amazing team of innovative educators who are in the process of…
The Recess Report #28daysofwriting
I'm passionate about teaching students to tell story. Not just story in terms of "once upon a time" but more about the stories that are…
The Workshop Model Redesigned
I’ve been thinking about the workshop model in light of today’s learner, specifically the self-directed learner in a personalized learning classroom/community. Gone are the days…
Unpacking the Standards *WITH* Our Students
I realize standards are not going anywhere. At least not for now, even as we continue to venture into the wild frontier of the "21st…
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Every Person Inspired to Create
"They say" that hindsight is 20/20. We are suddenly in the know because we have moved forward, and we have had time to reflect and…
Research as a Creative Process
Our learning journey began last September when my students expressed interest in researching a topic of their choice. As I thought through how to approach…
Teaching Creativity
"Every individual has latent artistry, and if we guide this potential well, we can spark creative engagement in any subject area." - Eric Booth To…
