Apr 17, 2024

Imagine a school where you take your shoes off every time you enter the classroom. You shared the space with local bugs, insects, bees, and biodiversity surrounding you. You rode a bus to school powered by used vegetable oil. The curriculum was built around the natural world surrounding you. You got to take up action...

Apr 3, 2024

How do we EMPOWER our SEN learners? 

What if by accomodating for their unique needs, we were able to create a more student-centered environment for ALL learners? 

Provided alternative methods of assessment. Allowed for hands-on projects. Built learning around common themes. Emphasized life skills as much as academic...

Mar 20, 2024

How do we cultivate and unleash student creativity in our classrooms?

Right now it's happening on the peripheries. In makerspaces, STEM projects, electives, and arts/music/drama classes.

But how do we make creativity a core part of day to day learning? Building opportunities for students to tinker, build, create, and...

Feb 14, 2024

How do we EMPOWER adolescent learners? 

Anyone who works with this age group, knows that they have a unique set of needs. Adolescent learners have unique needs for increased social connections, purpose, autonomy, ownership, and real-world purpose and pursuits beyond the walls of the classroom. 

As student-centered...

Jan 17, 2024

Taking the first steps 👣 into design project-based experiences can be a scary thought for a lot of teachers...

It certainly was for me.

How will I ensure students acquire the mandated curriculum? Assess learning? Where will I find the time to plan, scaffold the experience, and ensure students reach meaningful...