“YOU THREW AWAY THE MAP!”, is the terrifying pronouncement that leads to the demise of three young, guileless campers in The Blair Witch Project. Without the map, they despaired of finding their way out of the dark and scary woods. …

Digital Presence vs Digital Citzenship “Let’s not let students leave school in isolation, with only Friday on their minds. Let’s ensure they are well connected, independent, and empowered to learn anywhere, anytime.” — Paul Moss “Connected, independent and empowered” learners should be the aspiration for all students and every educator…

“Learning is clearly the best immunization for the disruptiveness associated with change, and the changes of the 21st century can only be embraced with a genuine disposition to permanently learn.” — Gabriel Rshaid The case for change in schools is compelling. Most thoughtful educational leaders have moved beyond the “why”…

“Social science studies show people often feel the disruption or mess is getting in the way of their ability to complete the task, while in reality, their discomfort is actually helping them reach higher.” Tim Harford It is a time of great opportunity and challenge for schools. In many schools…

We recently disrupted our school schedule so that our students could build hands for kids who were born without them. Three of these children and their families were there to show our students the profound impact of this most authentic work. Two of our teachers heard about a group called…

“Fair Isn’t Alway Equal” is the title of one of Rick Wormeli’s books on assessment and differentiation, and the phrase continues to resonate as a potential, guiding principle for schools attempting to embrace more personal approaches to learning. For many years now, teachers have been differentiating within the classroom; adjusting…

“Today, we have the capability to give every child the tools, materials, and context to achieve their potential, unencumbered by the limited imaginations of today’s education policy makers. There are multiple pathways to learning what we have always taught, and things to do that were unimaginable just a few years…

With 3D printers whirring in the background and the smell of laser-cut wood fresh in the air, a group of dedicated teachers and students sat at a workstation to write a mantra for our Makerspace. Inspired by a process documented by Kevin Jarrett, the task took us only 20 minutes…

A group of colleagues who recently returned from a conference on innovative learning practices assembled a thoughtful collection of reflections upon their return. Two powerful statements resonated with me: “It reminded us that we must be open to new ideas, create the space for change and own any challenges/ mistakes…