Allison AkhnoukhStarting a fly wheel of motivationSchools across Colorado are closed today as teachers demand more money for schools, higher wages and protection of retirement benefits. In…Apr 27, 2018Apr 27, 2018
Allison AkhnoukhReflections from my own Learning JourneyI graduated from college in an era when if you had a pulse and an overpriced diploma, you could land a job either on Wall Street or in…Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
Allison AkhnoukhDesigning education around “Ikagi”: A reason for beingThe Japanese concept of “Ikigai” has been studied alongside cultural practices such as the Sardinian diet as the secret for unlocking…Apr 2, 20181Apr 2, 20181
Allison AkhnoukhWhat are we aiming for anyways?Earlier this week I had the pleasure of doing alumni interviews for my college alma mater. It was a humbling experience to say the least…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Allison AkhnoukhConnecting the Dots: Classroom Learning and PassionsIt’s a line we’ve all heard from our kids at some point or another: “But DAD… This is BORING. I don’t get why I even need to learn this?!”…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Allison AkhnoukhThe Start of a High School Transcript Revolution?There’s an old adage that “what gets measured gets done”. For the majority of students in today’s high schools, the yard stick is the all…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Allison AkhnoukhThe power of student led goal settingWe all like to be in control of our own destiny. It’s a powerful, motivating feeling to know that we get to dream about what we want and…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018