The Foundation of FlourishingAfter two days of cheer, togetherness and forced fun that characterized my first experiences as a college freshman, I quit orientation and…Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
This is the New Kindergarten“Those things you learn without joy, you will forget easily.” — Finnish ProverbMar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
What Are They Busy About? : Redefining the Future of Education“It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?”- Henry David ThoreauJan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
A New Year, a Renewed FocusIndependence. Curiosity. Resilience. Confidence. Self-awareness. Care for others.Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
We Have Some Work To Do2020 thus far has been marked by immense heartbreak, tragedy and crisis. It’s as if the world has imploded before our very eyes. In the…Jun 6, 2020Jun 6, 2020
The Future of School is FlexibleThere’s something really exciting brewing beneath the surface of this global disruption and it has to do with our relationship to time and…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
The Physics of Change in Our SchoolsNearly five years ago, I found myself at an large Education Conference at The University of Maryland, learning about the best brain-based…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Harnessing the Heroic in Self-Directed Learning“A normal person compares themselves to others. A hero compares themselves to who they were yesterday.” -Owen, age 9May 14, 20202May 14, 20202
In Praise of Authentic Learning“The things that are the subject of poetry that we have been denying our children are suddenly available to them.” -Peter GrayMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Are We Teaching Young PeoplHow to Pivot in Life?Right now, we are all experiencing some sort of loss. Covid19 has disrupted not only our daily lives, but our well laid out plans to…May 2, 2020May 2, 2020
