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Change happens when we choose it. This fact becomes clear when watching the ALS ice bucket challenge gain traction. What made this challenge so successful? Two things: the worthiness of the cause coupled with its simple call to action. Most of us want to help worthy…
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Students to Test Shark-X Invention at Sandoway House Nature Center
Rising Ninth Graders Created Arm Band Magnets to Repel Cartilaginous Fish Including Sharks and Stingrays Four Grandview Preparatory School students inspired by a class curriculum focused on magnets and magnetism last year during their 8th grade Introduction to Physical Science class will test their hypotheses and findings this weekend at the Sandoway House Nature Center. … Continue reading
Inspiration: Why Every School Needs its own Mr. Keating
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No matter what we choose to do in life, we all need inspiration. Whether we are teaching a class, writing a blog, or solving world problems, inspiration is the bridge between our thoughts and our actions. The definition of ‘inspiration’ is ‘to infuse into the mind; to…
One Size Fits None: Why Educational Standardization Doesn’t Fit and What We Should Do About It
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Trends, by definition, come and go. While the world of fashion revolves around this premise, the world of education needs a different foundation. For the last several decades, the valid push for accountability in schools has led to an unintentional disaster regarding student learning outcomes. Beginning…