School, teaching and learning constitute a culture for youth, educators and a community. A school house, not necessary for essential education, is more than a place. Closing a school house is a significant decision assuaged by the promise of a safe re-opening in the future. Continue reading
Making Instruction Whole Post-COVID 19
The most significant challenge for schools and COVID 19 is not remote education while schools are closed, but how we will make each child academically whole so there is not a COVID-based educational deficit. Continue reading
Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID
Remote education, a new experience for most in public education, is a reality and a game changer that will modify teaching and learning for years after COVID 19. Continue reading
The Butterflies Are Loose; Help the Unexpected to Find Flight
A little chaos can be a wonderful opportunity to find an unexpected and unpredicted consideration of what education can be when it cannot be normal or usual. Be open to creativity as you stay well. Continue reading
A School Year Is Long Enough To …
A school year is the length of time to teach an annual curriculum. Instructional time is our most valuable commodity in causing all children to achieve learning competence. Discussion of school year length must be based upon educational rationales and not politics, economics or personal preferences. Learning takes time. Continue reading