
“Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” —Jim Rohn The CROP Foundation is a young organization, just finding its roots in the local community. Incorporating gratitude into the very foundation Read More …
“Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” —Jim Rohn The CROP Foundation is a young organization, just finding its roots in the local community. Incorporating gratitude into the very foundation Read More …
Some might expect that as I head back to school this year that the only, singular thing on my mind is the worry of the Coronavirus. To acknowledge this, I would share that I am actively studying safety measures, and Read More …
Stories are pouring in from all over the world—each rich with curricular ideas that resonate not only for the moment but also for the future. This is a time when our dispositions really matter. Each of these contributions shows how Read More …
First published on Digigogy and reprinted with permission. It’s been a little over a month for many school communities and we’re still facing weeks, if not months, of continued remote learning. But we also have our sights set on what’s Read More …
By Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Allison ZmudaPart Two in a Four-Part Series As the school year is winding to a close and everyone is desperate for a break, looking toward the opening of school next year is already causing unease. Read More …
Have you ever gotten so busy “doing” things that you forget why you are doing things in the first place? Many of my past students feel that that’s what assigned homework feels like all the time; they’re just doing work. Read More …
This month’s newsletter features Sam Nelson, a middle school teacher in Vermont who has been prototyping with his students to co-create social studies curriculum. This video narrated by Sam describes how he created a design and student community that shaped Read More …
Last spring, we re-imagined the Civics curriculum for all of our Madison High School students to provide an opportunity to take action on something that is meaningful to students. Over the course of twelve weeks, each student would draft a Read More …
When adopting a more personalized approach to learning I encourage colleagues to use the Types of Student Inquiry as a guide to support our learners through the transition from the traditional classroom models they have experienced to one where they Read More …
Learning Targets Learning Target 1: (Not Yet –> GOT IT!) I know the impact of personalized learning on student outcomes & educational experience. Learning Target 2: (Not Yet –> GOT IT!) I know the “look fors” in a personalized learning Read More …