by admin | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Last week I came across a remarkable teacher at one of my trainings. She teaches 5 year olds how to run a business. Her methodology is simple: After placing a small piggy bank in the middle of the room, she asks students to fill it with loose change. The kids go home,... 
by admin | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog
It’s that time of the year again. Local stores are promoting “back to school sales,” students are purchasing new clothes, and teachers are preparing instructional materials. Many schools are engaging their staff in professional development before school officially... 
by admin | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog
Date: February 29th, 2019 If you were given a blank canvas, modest budget and a team of professionals to work with, how might you re-design your learning space? Five years ago I was part of a team that was provided an opportunity to do just that. Together with... 
by admin | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog
I pass the same river every day. It doesn’t look much like a river. With trash that smothers its surface, it looks more like a massive dumping ground for those too lazy to find the nearest trash can. It used to be the most majestic waterway of ancient times. Now, it’s... 
by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog
Congratulations! You have taken the biggest step towards school transformation. You have envisioned a program that helps align with your values as an educator. Bravo. This booklet is meant to serve as a preliminary guide for developing your program. It is merely a...