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What Didn’t You Learn Today?
What did you learn today? It’s a question we often ask to end a lesson. It’s meant as a prompt for reflection. It’s used as a bridge to the…
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The Holy Grail of Education (Dewey Post #5)
“I believe that the school must represent life - life as real and vital to the child as that which he carries on in the home, in the neighborhood,…
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The Secret Is Almost Out!
Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are extremely dedicated and passionate writers. They span all…
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Passionate Writers
My son is a passionate writer. He often sits with me as I write and publish. He asks a million questions about my process which I always try to…
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Individual Voice
When students are allowed and encouraged to bring their interests and passions, their curiosity into creative spaces it automatically makes the work relevant and meaningful to their own lives.…
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Growing Passion
One of the true gifts of teaching is that I get to share my passions with my students and colleagues. In return, my passion gets to grow. Some days…
