

The Perfect Sandwich Loaf
Because Kris and I work in different locations, we talk on the phone a lot. I love our conversations, and I’ve been struck by how often...


Back to the Beginning
Two years, we were lucky enough to attend the Deeper Learning conference in San Diego, and it’s where we find ourselves again right now...


Average
Like many parents, I believe that Sullivan is his own brand of perfection, and I describe him as such quite often. I understand that...


It's not about the angles
We moved to New Hampshire when I was in my early thirties and our first winter was extraordinarily snowy, even for northern New England...


The Happiness Challenge
I meditated a little during my senior year of college, and I tried to infuse some emerging meditation practices with students while I...


Leaning In
Sheryl Sandberg popularized the idea of “leaning in,” and it’s a phrase my husband and I find ourselves using often, albeit not in the...


Tuning into Positive
One afternoon, about fifteen years ago, I got a call from my son’s kindergarten teacher. She wanted to let me know that he had become...


Seen, Heard, and Valued
Call me a curmudgeon, but I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I do think it’s important to celebrate and honor relationships,...


Meaningful Resolutions
By sheer numbers, New Year’s resolutions are doomed. U.S. News & World Report shares that 80% of goals fail during February (they look...
NAEBE Update
Last week, the National Alliance for Engagement-Based Education (NAEBE) working group met in Washington, DC to talk about the incredible...