PinnedAatash ParikhDesigning student-led conferences at West Oakland Middle School: a case studyHow we transformed parent-teacher conferences into portfolio-driven, student-led conferences–and gave students an authentic audienceJul 14, 20221Jul 14, 20221
Aatash ParikhMy favorite days as a teacherI walked my 8th grade students into a large glass conference room of the Salesforce Tower. We’d been touring the building’s modern…Feb 22, 20231Feb 22, 20231
Aatash ParikhInvestigative learningIn light of Spotlight’s win of Best Picture at the Oscars, and the resurfacing of a great Medium piece by one of the real-life inspirations…Mar 2, 2016Mar 2, 2016
Aatash ParikhProject-Based Learning — is it the answer?One of the ideas sweeping across education is project-based learning (PBL). From what I’ve heard, the concept has been around forever…Mar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016
Aatash ParikhThe journey is the rewardEveryday I am reminded of the truth in this statement, and everyday I struggle to embody it.Feb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Aatash ParikhWhere’s our village?Learning to navigate life and its challenges is the ultimate task for a growing child or adolescent. That’s why we have our parents. But…Feb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
Aatash Parikh“When the country has a cold, schools sneeze”I heard Larry Cuban say this on the EdSurge podcast last week, and it captures really well a common idea underlying public education…Feb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
Aatash ParikhEducation versus TechnologyI grew up becoming a technologist. At the same time, I’m fascinated by the topic of education and how to improve it. Naturally, the amazing…Feb 25, 20161Feb 25, 20161