At some point in the last couple of months, someone recommended that I read Seth Kreisberg’s 1992 book Transforming Power: Domination, Empowerment, and Education. To whomever that person is, sincere thanks. It’s an amazing read. And it’s connecting really deeply with my recent thinking about the tension between schools as a public and private good […]
I’ve been expending a lot of bandwidth lately reading and thinking about the meta story of school, not just the history of the system and of pedagogy, but, more specifically, the motivations behind the story we’re currently living and how they effect the potential for deep and powerful learning that we all say we want […]
“Never,” was the answer. The question? “Do you ever have conversations in school that touch on the changes that are happening in the world that will affect your life outside of school?” Honestly? Not shocked. That student is a part of a diverse team we’re working with in a school that’s trying to figure out […]
There are several negative effects of kids spending too much time on electronics. Some of these effects include: 1. Physical health problems: Spending too much time sitting and staring at a screen can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which can result in obesity, poor posture, and weakened muscles. 2. Poor social skills: Kids who spend […]
We all have different upbringings and depending on what type of environment we are in can affect the way we communicate. In this day and age, we have to work hard to communicate with our teenagers. Three top ways to improve Communication strategies: Which one are you best at? As a mom of two teens […]