As an English teacher in public school for 17 years, I always felt frustrated by, and a little jealous of, the Phys Ed. teachers. I wished the value system of Phys. Ed. class could be applied to the classes I taught.
Avoiding Nature Deficit Disorder
Spring shows up in the warmth of the sun and we humans generally feel happier and healthier, ready to start a new chapter in whatever we feel important.
Relationships are the Heart of It
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Good Stress, Bad Stress
Our members often describe PLC as a low-stress environment compared to their previous schools. But are we “letting them off the hook”?
Common Sense Standard (CSS) #3
Education should be shaped around the students, not the other way around. I deeply, firmly, believe that “everybody [has] their something,” at least one special something to offer.
Common Sense Standard (CSS) # 1
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Common Sense Learning
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Knowledge: Pay It Forward
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Well-Rounded?
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Move Over, Rigor
[x_share title=”Share this Post” share_title=”” facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true” pinterest=”true” reddit=”true” email=”true” email_subject=”Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance:”]Years ago, a good friend of mine said something that just stuck with me. “I could care less about rigor”—surprising words from an honors-level high school teacher. “What I care about is vigor.” I realized … Read More
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