Tortoise was an admired member of the community. A strong, beautifully polished, and ornate shell provided protection from the elements and those who would do harm. Powerfully muscled legs -- thick as tree trunks -- allowed Tortoise to toil tirelessly and overcome obstacles. Beneath the shell beat an empathetic heart. All of the animals were … Continue reading An Education Policy Parable
Month: March 2021
5 Ways to Finish Strong
Today is the final day of our spring break. I am cautiously optimistic about the upcoming quarter and the end of our school year. With regard to the pandemic, we may not be out of the woods yet, but it appears that we are on a path that will lead us there. Case numbers are … Continue reading 5 Ways to Finish Strong
Thoughts on “Learning Loss”
Four Peaks - cc photo j.s. delp In Kansas, on warm summer evenings, the fireflies come out and a game of chase begins. Short bursts of luminescence draw a child's attention, but by the time they arrive at the location, the firefly (and it's tell-tale flash) are typically gone. Another flash. More chasing. Same results. … Continue reading Thoughts on “Learning Loss”
The Most Valuable Lessons
Saint Maria With regard to education, perhaps the most critical error I hear people make -- school administrators, teachers, students, parents, the general public, and politicians (especially politicians) -- is the acceptance of a definition of learning that is far too narrow. In many cases, learning is somehow limited to an association with "school" (which … Continue reading The Most Valuable Lessons
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