

Inviting Others In
Three days from now, my local school board will vote on a proposal to close my neighborhood elementary school. The vote follows 14 weeks...


Continuing to Build Relationships (even in December)
It’s December, the days are short, the school day is long, and everyone feels the impending excitement of vacation. December can be...


Small Acts of Gratitude
When I was teaching, I always appreciated the month of November. It was the first month that offered any real respite, and I needed it. ...


An Update from the #EngagingSchools tour
Our #EngagingSchools tour is in its home stretch, as three of our National Alliance for Engagement-Based Education (NAEBE) members...


Education is political.
Education is political. We live in a country where decisions about curriculum, testing, and graduation requirements aren’t solely in the...


Student Voice Matters (And they say community counts)
I’ve been to a variety of graduations. There are my own (preschool, high school, college—I have fondest memories of preschool, as it...


When Space Fosters Community
Ask any teacher on any day, and I’m willing to bet they’d be willing to share things that they appreciate about their space and what...