New Beginnings
When we hear the word graduation, some may think first of caps and gowns, Pomp and Circumstance, and photos taken in May or June...
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...
A Beacon of Excellence – and Agency
A few months ago, I wrote about a visit to The Avalon School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Avalon is a small, teacher-powered school that has...
Cracks in Everything
We’ve had a few broken bones in our household over the years and one of the interesting things we were told is that when the bone heals,...
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...
Trust: The Foundation for Teaching Each Child
As a relatively new mom, I’m relearning what it means to trust myself. In many areas of my life, I’ve developed a gut sense that helps...
