Change is good, but difficult for some. I think teachers are historically in this group. Please don’t change what I […]
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Teacher Morale Down? No Money, Curriculum Confusion- Let’s solve it!
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire -William Butler Yeats Teaching is […]
Kids Need To Belong to Something-The Benefit or Arts Education
The premise is this: Commit yourself and reap the benefits. Do the work and something worthwhile will result. I believe […]
WOMEN in HISTORY- Celebrate Awesome Women Scientists and Engineers
While listening to California Institute of Technology’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Seminar celebrating Women in History Month to discuss the various […]
EFFORT v. MASTERY – What is the balance for grading?
EFFORT v. MASTERY . . .Where is the balance? If grades are only a reflection of mastery, how do we […]
Everyone Wants to Improve Education-What Will it Take? A referendum on “PAY FOR PERFORMANCE”
So many factors go into a good education. In recent years, the light shed on what is needed is like […]
Perspective: The Lessons of Sports and the Performing Arts-How Do They Contribute to Overall Education?
SPORTS AS A METAPHOR FOR LIFE I am all for sports. I believe that kids participating in sports learn valuable […]
Is a “new” idea really a new idea? Is true innovation possible?
The greatest idea! Is it a new, original idea or a different take on an old idea? Does interpretation […]
Encouraging Creativity — HOW?
THE CREATIVE PROCESS (click to enlarge) What is Creative? Take what you have or know and make something new with […]
STEM or STEAM – What Does It Really Mean and How Do We Do It?
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ~ Albert Einstein ~ Every […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 