The Power of Passion
“We must really start believing in the inherent worth of each child if we are to have any hope for their healthy future. If we could do this, school could
The Power of Passion Read More →
Untapped Resource? Engaging Parents in the Learning Process
I attended a very interesting workshop discussing successful schools and the “Four Paths” that they take in leadership. As Ken Leithwood discusses these in “School Leaders’ Influences on Student Learning:
Untapped Resource? Engaging Parents in the Learning Process Read More →
Powerful 5 Minutes
I found this video of my good friend Chris Lehmann sharing his vision for school. Take five minutes and watch this. It really does say so much,
Powerful 5 Minutes Read More →
More than an ‘A’; Mindset and Assessment
“Put yourself in a fixed mindset. Your ability is on the line. Can you feel everyone’s eyes on you? Can you see the instructor’s face evaluating you? Feel the tension,
More than an ‘A’; Mindset and Assessment Read More →
Swimming Pool Ideas
Yesterday at Forest Green School/Connections for Learning, our staff and several parents took part in our annual Education Planning process. Based on our three-year Education Plan, we take the opportunity
Swimming Pool Ideas Read More →
The Difference Between “Neat” and “Deep”
cc licensed flickr photo shared by Eleaf There has been a lot of debate on the merit of things like the Khan Academy (interesting comments in the linked post) and
The Difference Between “Neat” and “Deep” Read More →
We Are All Somebody’s Kid
As I have seen the new video regarding social media use by teachers from the Ontario College of Teachers, I have thought a lot about the presence of teachers on
We Are All Somebody’s Kid Read More →
Leadership and the Internet; Aligning Practice
cc licensed flickr photo shared by schoschie Social media is a dominant topic in our society right now because of the large numbers of people and organizations using it to
Leadership and the Internet; Aligning Practice Read More →
Leadership and Inspiration
I believe that the best leaders might be inspiring, but more importantly, they create the environment for others to become inspirational. What do you think? cc licensed flickr photo shared
Leadership and Inspiration Read More →
So Much More
Dean Shareski has been someone who has continuously influenced my thinking as I have progressed in my career. Dean is someone who shares a lot about meaningful practice in the