In insisting there is benefit to the integrated curriculum as it enhances the experiential connections of math and science to […]
Space Travel Connects Us to Our Dreams and Our Imagination
This is a re-post of a previous post. I re-post to honor today’s launch of the Mars Science Laboratory, a […]
WE CAN STILL IMAGINE ~ Creativity in the Classroom
I don’t want to live in a world where creativity is not fostered and nurtured. It must be valued. It […]
The scandal at Penn State–What does that say about our attitude to bullying?
What does the scandal at Penn State tell us? Where are we in solving the many problems that arise from […]
Deliberate practice- The art of excellence
Last week I wrote about motivation and the possibility of being mediocre at what we do. Having read a few […]
How do you stay motivated ?
Is there a gene for those who are always disciplined or motivated? Is it a character trait? What makes one […]
Empathy? How important? Are we teaching it to our children?
I see your point. I understand how you feel. How often have you heard that? That person gets the way […]
Business for design–The legacy from Steve Jobs to Us
“…brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.” […]
Who said failure is not an option? Do you have to fail to succeed?
What is so terrible about failing? I know – it is to say I failed. I didn’t reach expectations. I […]
Social/Emotional Wellness: The road to student achievement through well-being
The focus is student achievement. And why not? The goal of education is to learn, to grow continuously so that […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 