Our state Constitution sets the goals for public education to ensure a continuity of an educated citizenry. Public schools are the pathway to our communities’ future. Continue reading
Public Education Ensures Our Future
School Requires less Moore
Moore’s Law tells us that the speed of change is increasing in pace and volume. Children are best prepared for Moore when they are secure in foundational educational skills. Continue reading
If you want parrots, teach birds not children
The school board room is the new battleground for determining if we raise children to be independent and informed thinkers or parrots of restrictive adults. Continue reading
Celebrate All Who Go To State; There Are More Than You Think
State-level competition is more than athletics. Kids in our school go to state in theater, art, music, DECA, forensics, and more. We celebrate every student who works hard for a trip to state and the opportunity to have their moment and memory. Continue reading
Nurture the talent and unload the untalented
Terminating employment for inefficiency is rarely done in public education. Instead we annually assign needy children to untalented teachers. Grow their talent or cut them loose! Continue reading
When Labels and Data Contradict
When labels for student assessment do not match statistical truth, we create a false sense of educational security. More to the point, our falsity ignores the needs of non-proficient students. We have work to do. Continue reading
When the Edges Crumble, We All Fall Down
Public education is the backbone of our nation. It is how we pass our culture and society to future generations. We cannot allow that passing to be distorted by political interests. Children need to be taught to think, not what to think. Continue reading
We Are Born To Hear; We Must Be Taught To Listen
The difference between hearing and listening is the difference between noise and a symphony. We hear the noise; we listen to what the music says to us. A major part of our work is teaching all children to listen. Continue reading
Righting the Second R
Writing is not scary because it tells others what you know. Not writing is scarier because it says you may not know anything. Write and express yourself! Continue reading
To Be Visible or Not to Be, That Is The Question
A student can skate through a school day and never be engaged in their instruction. It is a learned behavior we can change. Continue reading