Arts education is not arts and crafts. Arts and crafts may have a benefit for many–very useful for social/emotional wellness […]
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How Do Teachers Teach Self-Discipline?
I love this photo! Not only do I relate to the discipline shown in this picture, but I believe the […]
Are We Ready for Blended Learning? Time to CHANGE “What to Learn?”
Picture this: Students sitting on the floor in groups in a classroom. Everyone is busy and engaged. Many are using […]
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 […]
IT’S ABOUT THE STUDENTS!
BIG NEWS! TIME FOR CHANGE! IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS. . . We need a reminder. Public school education is not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 