March 2012
43 posts
“Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on conversation with a...”
– Timothy Leary (via slychedelic)
February 2012
63 posts
“We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us...”
– E.E. Cummings (via accidentalism)
“War Of My Life is even for me hard to explain. Because I don’t want to put any...”
– John Mayer - MSM Interview
(via may1983)
Cooperative Catalyst →
Active Conversations
Our Schools Have Been Hijacked: Let’s Talk About It
Empowering Self-Directed Learners
Teaching: The Most Noble Profession
The Definition of Education
My Inner Pollyanna’s Ed Reform Blue Sky
Attention please! I just stopped paying attention – to you!
The Finland Phenomenon - a film about schools
Ten Reasons to Abolish Homework (And Five Alternatives)
What Factors...
“Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of...”
– Rosemary Urquico (via blitzkreigkate)
Teachers Guide to Project based Learning →
Many people do it, but here’s a guide to do it well.:-)
Ashes to Ashes
I attended the Ash Wednesday Service at All Saints this evening with a dear friend.
My Take-Aways from Ed Bacon:
As you begin this 40 day journey (Lent), make the time to listen. Connect to your inner soul. Seek Clarity, warmth, forgiveness, gratitude, restore those things that have been damaged, broken, or hurt. Discover the truth that is produced only in community.
“No one else has access to...
“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In act, God...”
– Richard Rohr
Cosby Obama →
The whole video…this blends my two of my favorites, Obama and Bill Cosby. :-)
“We all have histories, you know. We imagine that they define us, but they do...”
– Sayings of Te Toh (via poetfire)
“The best index to a person’s character is how s/he treats people who can’t do...”
– Abigail Van Buren
“Warren Bennis wrote about management as opposed to leadership. In the On...”
Growth and Change
As some of you know, I am currently a crossroads in my career. As uncomfortable and uncertain as this may be, there is also something so clear about the next step. It is intrinsically driven and affirming to have a moment in your life of stumbling that you come into yourself, and know that the road ahead is a welcome obstacle. I find myself walking in familiar circles with a different intention....
My Best Teachers: Students →
If we forget to learn from our students, then we have forgotten how to teach.:-)
“Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins...”
– ~Ralph Charell
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever...”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Greatest Love of All
RIP Whitney Houston… Since second grade, I still believe the children are our future. “I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows If...
