Todd R. NelsonSnow DayNothing beats a snow day from school. It’s a treasure of unexpected freedom and possibility. At least, that’s the way it was when I was a…3 min read·Feb 5, 2015----
Todd R. NelsoninLocal TimeSnow Day Blues(With apologies to Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters)2 min read·Feb 2, 2015----
Todd R. NelsoninOn the Way to Bamboo IslandMonsters, Ink Chad is drawing a monster. Or dinosaur, from the looks of it. Monster sounds so…It is art class, and the substitute teacher, Mr. Nelson, is observing him with interest. Chad’s color of choice: blue magic marker. His…3 min read·Dec 2, 2014----
Todd R. NelsoninWhat Would Henry David Thoreau Say?Home for ThanksgivingBy Todd R. Nelson2 min read·Nov 27, 2014----
Todd R. NelsoninOn the Way to Bamboo IslandHalloween ReduxI’m an elementary school principal and I love Halloween.3 min read·Nov 9, 2014----
Todd R. NelsoninLocal TimeMeeting the DOE standards: Standards-based education meets filling the freezerNot everyone assumes DOE stands for Department of Education3 min read·Nov 9, 2014----
Todd R. NelsoninOn the Way to Bamboo IslandCenteringYoung learners in the hands of wisdom and experience4 min read·Aug 31, 2014----